Best Music and Albums

Email Address

Password

Forgot password?

Album Releases by User Score

Detailed List View
Condensed List View

	80 1. 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
	79 2. 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
	85 3. This Is Why by Paramore February 10, 2023 The first full-length release since 2017's After Laughter for pop-punk trio Paramore was produced by Carlos de la Garza. Metascore: 85 User Score: 9.1
	94 4. 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
	75 5. 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

	77 6. 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
	82 7. My 21st Century Blues by RAYE February 3, 2023 The debut full-length release for London-based artist RAYE features a guest appearance from 070 Shake. Metascore: 82 User Score: 9.0
	85 8. 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
	68 9. Gloria by Sam Smith January 27, 2023 The fourth full-length studio release for British singer-songwriter Sam Smith features guest appearances from Koffee, Kim Petras, Jessie Reyez, and Ed Sheeran. Metascore: 68 User Score: 4.9
	65 10. - (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

	80 11. Cracker Island by Gorillaz February 24, 2023 The eighth full-length release for animated supergroup Gorillaz features guest appearances from Bad Bunny, Beck, Pharcyde's Bootie Brown, Stevie Nicks, Adeleye Omotayo, Tame Impala, and Thundercat. Metascore: 80 User Score: 7.9
	71 12. Trustfall by P!nk February 17, 2023 The ninth full-length studio release for pop artist P!nk features guest appearances from First Aid Kit, Chris Stapleton and The Lumineers. Metascore: 71 User Score: 8.1
	65 13. Rush! by Måneskin January 20, 2023 The third full-length release for the Italian rock band Måneskin features a guest appearance from Tom Morello. Metascore: 65 User Score: 6.9
	84 14. 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
	77 15. 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

Titles with fewer than 7 critic reviews are excluded.

Essential Links

Highs and Lows

Highest of the Month

92
But Here We Are - Foo Fighters
- Release Date: Jun 2, 2023
84
Council Skies - Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds
- Release Date: Jun 2, 2023

Lowest of the Month

84
Council Skies - Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds
- Release Date: Jun 2, 2023
92
But Here We Are - Foo Fighters
- Release Date: Jun 2, 2023

	73 16. Let's Start Here by Lil Yachty January 27, 2023 The fifth full-length studio release for rapper Lil Yachty is said to be a "psychedelic alternative album" that features guest appearances from Daniel Caesar, Fousheé, Diana Gordon, Justine Skye, and Teezo Touchdown. Metascore: 73 User Score: 8.5
	89 17. 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
	62 18. 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
	79 19. 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
	90 20. 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
	86 21. Raven by Kelela February 10, 2023 The second full-length studio release for Kelela features contributions from such artists as s Junglepussy, Kaytranada, LSDXOXO, and Shygirl. Metascore: 86 User Score: 8.5
	61 22. Queen of Me by Shania Twain February 3, 2023 The sixth full-length studio release for Canadian country artist Shania Twain features a guest appearance from Tyler Joseph of Twenty One Pilots. Metascore: 61 User Score: 8.1
	79 23. 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
	86 24. 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
	81 25. 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
	80 26. 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
	72 27. 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
	72 28. 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
	72 29. Quest For Fire by Skrillex February 17, 2023 The second full-length studio release for electronic artist Skrillex features collaborations with Aluna, Nai Barghouti, Beam, Bobby Raps, Bibi Bourelly, Dylan Brady, Missy Elliott, Flowdan, Four Tet, Fred Again, Joker, Eli Keszler, Kito, Swae Lee, Mr. Oizo, Noisia, Josh Pan, Peekaboo, Posij, Porter Robinson, Siiickbrain, Sleepnet, Starrah, and Pete Wentz. Metascore: 72 User Score: 7.3
	78 30. 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
	86 31. Heavy Heavy by Young Fathers February 3, 2023 The fourth full-length release for Edinburgh-based trio Young Fathers was written and recorded over three years. Metascore: 86 User Score: 8.1
	66 32. 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
	68 33. Five Easy Hot Dogs by Mac DeMarco January 20, 2023 The second instrumental release for Mac DeMarco was created while he was on a cross-country road trip in 2022. Metascore: 68 User Score: 5.6
	87 34. 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
	78 35. 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
	86 36. 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
	90 37. 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
	86 38. 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
	81 39. Honey by Samia January 27, 2023 The second full-length studio release for Nashville-based singer-songwriter Samia was produced by Caleb Wright and features contributions from Christian Lee Hutson, Jake Luppen, Briston Maroney, Raffaella Meloni, and Papa Mbye. Metascore: 81 User Score: 7.9
	84 40. 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
	58 41. 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
	76 42. 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
	78 43. Time's Arrow by Ladytron January 20, 2023 The seventh full-length studio release for British electronic pop band Ladytron took over two years to complete due to COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns. Metascore: 78 User Score: 6.9
	79 44. Every Loser by Iggy Pop January 6, 2023 The latest full-length solo release for The Stooges' Iggy Pop features contributions from such artists as the late Taylor Hawkins, Travis Barker, Pearl Jam's Stone Gossard, and Guns N’ Roses' Duff McKagan, Dave Navarro, Red Hot Chili Peppers' Chad Smith. Metascore: 79 User Score: 7.5
	78 45. 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
	80 46. 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
	85 47. 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
	82 48. 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
	76 49. 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
	86 50. 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
	72 51. 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
	81 52. 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
	82 53. 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
	76 54. Pollen by Tennis February 10, 2023 The sixth full-length release for indie-pop duo Tennis was self-produced and recorded. Metascore: 76 User Score: 8.0
	85 55. Gigi's Recovery by The Murder Capital January 20, 2023 The second full-length release for the Irish post-punk band The Murder Capital was produced by John Congleton. Metascore: 85 User Score: 8.0
	84 56. 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
	83 57. 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: 7.3
	89 58. 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
	76 59. 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
	80 60. 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
	79 61. Shook by Algiers February 24, 2023 The fourth full-length release for Atlanta-based post-punk band Algiers features guest appearances from Backxwash, Lee Bains, Big Rube, DeForrest Brown Jr., Mark Cisneros, Zack De La Rocha, Nadah El Shazly, Samuel T. Herring, LaToya Kent, Jae Matthews, Patrick Shiroishi, and billy woods. Metascore: 79 User Score: 7.5
	88 62. 12 by Ryuichi Sakamoto January 17, 2023 The latest full-length release for Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto was written and recorded in Tokyo while he was recovering from cancer treatment. Metascore: 88 User Score: 7.5
	85 63. 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: 8.4
	79 64. 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
	90 65. 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
	88 66. 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
	78 67. 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
	77 68. 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
	83 69. 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
	79 70. 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
	78 71. Bless This Mess by U.S. Girls February 24, 2023 The latest full-length release for Meg Remy's experimental pop project U.S. Girls features guest appearances from Michael Rault, Marker Starling and Alanna Stuart. Metascore: 78 User Score: 7.2
	68 72. Strange Dance by Phil Selway February 24, 2023 The third full-length solo release for Radiohead's Philip Selway features contributions from Valentina Magaletti, Laura Moody, Hannah Peel, Quinta, Marta Salogni, and Adrian Utley. Metascore: 68 User Score: tbd
	76 73. All Fiction by Pile February 17, 2023 The latest full-length release for Boston indie rock band Pile was produced with Kevin S. McMahon. Metascore: 76 User Score: tbd
	85 74. Girl in the Half Pearl by Liv.e February 10, 2023 The second full-length release for Los Angeles-based experimental R&B artist Liv.e features production from John Carroll Kirby, Aaron Liao, Mndsgn, and Solomonphonic. Metascore: 85 User Score: 7.3
	79 75. Norm by Andy Shauf February 10, 2023 The eighth full-length release from Canadian singer-songwriter Andy Shauf was mixed by Neal Pogue. Metascore: 79 User Score: 7.4
	78 76. The Land, the Water, the Sky by Black Belt Eagle Scout February 10, 2023 The third full-length release for Katherine Paul as Black Belt Eagle Scout was mixed by Nicholas Wilbur. Metascore: 78 User Score: 8.0
	82 77. Anarchist Gospel by Sunny War February 3, 2023 The latest full-length release for Nashville-based singer-songwriter Sunny War was produced by Andrija Tokic. Metascore: 82 User Score: tbd
	80 78. The Waeve by The Waeve February 3, 2023 The debut full-length release for Blur's Graham Coxon and ex-Pipettes Rose Elinor Dougall as The Waeve was produced with James Ford. Metascore: 80 User Score: 8.3
	82 79. Electrophonic Chronic by The Arcs January 27, 2023 The first release in over seven years for Dan Auerbach's side project The Arcs was co-produced by Auerbach and Leon Michels. Metascore: 82 User Score: 7.6
	83 80. Furling by Meg Baird January 27, 2023 The latest full-length solo release for California singer-songwriter Meg Baird was recorded by Tim Green. Metascore: 83 User Score: 7.7
	84 81. Cacti by Billy Nomates January 13, 2023 The second full-length release for British singer-songwriter Billy Nomates was produced with James Trevascus. Metascore: 84 User Score: 7.2
	80 82. Prize by Rozi Plain January 13, 2023 The latest full-length solo release for London-based Rozi Plain features contributions from Danalogue, Alabaster De Plume and Cole Pluice. Metascore: 80 User Score: 7.5
	84 83. Strays by Margo Price January 13, 2023 The fourth full-length solo studio release for singer-songwriter Margo Price was produced by Jonathan Wilson. Metascore: 84 User Score: 7.9
	86 84. Turn the Car Around by Gaz Coombes January 13, 2023 The fourth full-length solo release for former Supergrass frontman Gaz Coombes was produced with Ian Davenport. Metascore: 86 User Score: 8.0

Album Releases by User Score

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

Endless Summer Vacation

This Is Why

Desire, I Want To Turn into You

Gag Order

72 Seasons

My 21st Century Blues

Memento Mori

Gloria

- (Subtract)

Cracker Island

Trustfall

Rush!

Red Moon in Venus

Higher than Heaven

Let's Start Here

That! Feels Good!

In Pieces

So Much (For) Stardust

the record

Raven

Queen of Me

First Two Pages of Frankenstein

Scaring the Hoes

10,000 Gecs

UGLY

Atum

Fantasy

Quest For Fire

The Love Invention

Heavy Heavy

Songs of Surrender

Five Easy Hot Dogs

Everything Harmony

A Kiss for the Whole World

With a Hammer

False Lankum

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

Honey

Blondshell

Broken by Desire to Be Heavenly Sent

V

Time's Arrow

Every Loser

All of This Will End

Fuse

Multitudes

Drop Cherries

Stereo Mind Game

Imagine This Is a High Dimensional Space of All Possibilities

Celebrants

The Art of Forgetting

Radical Romantics

Pollen

Gigi's Recovery

Seven Psalms

Good Lies

Rat Saw God

Continue as a Guest

Ignore Grief

Shook

12

The Girl Is Crying in Her Latte

An Inbuilt Fault

Maps

Wait Til I Get Over

Big Picture

No Highs

Miracle-Level

The Price of Progress

Bless This Mess

Strange Dance

All Fiction

Girl in the Half Pearl

Norm

The Land, the Water, the Sky

Anarchist Gospel

The Waeve

Electrophonic Chronic