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Did You Know That There's a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd.
80
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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
Guts
91
2.

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
Speak Now (Taylor's Version)
81
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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
Endless Summer Vacation
79
4.

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
This Is Why
85
5.

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
Desire, I Want To Turn into You
94
6.

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
Utopia
67
7.

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
Gag Order
75
8.

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:
9.2
72 Seasons
77
9.

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
The Show
83
10.

The Show
by Niall Horan
June 9, 2023
The third full-length solo studio release from One Direction's Niall Horan was produced by Joel Little and John Ryan.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
9.0
Feed the Beast
63
11.

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
My 21st Century Blues
82
12.

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
Memento Mori
85
13.

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
Gloria
68
14.

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
- (Subtract)
65
15.

- (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:
6.5
Cracker Island
80
16.

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:
7.8
In Times New Roman...
80
17.

In Times New Roman...
by Queens of the Stone Age
June 16, 2023
The eighth full-length studio release from hard rock band Queens Of The Stone Age was mixed by Mark Rankin.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.0
Trustfall
71
18.

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
Rush!
65
19.

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:
7.0
Red Moon in Venus
84
20.

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:
8.1
That! Feels Good!
89
21.

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:
8.9
Higher than Heaven
77
22.

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:
8.9
Let's Start Here
73
23.

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
But Here We Are
86
24.

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:
86
User Score:
8.9
So Much (For) Stardust
79
25.

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:
8.8
In Pieces
62
26.

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
the record
90
27.

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
Raven
86
28.

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:
8.6
Austin
66
29.

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
Chemistry
70
30.

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
Fountain Baby
95
31.

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
First Two Pages of Frankenstein
79
32.

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:
8.4
Queen of Me
61
33.

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
The Loveliest Time
79
34.

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
Council Skies
81
35.

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:
8.4
Take Me Back to Eden
60
36.

Take Me Back to Eden
by Sleep Token
May 19, 2023
The third full-length release from British masked collective Sleep Token includes a title track that is more than eight minutes long.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
8.9
The Ballad of Darren
84
37.

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
Scaring the Hoes
86
38.

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:
8.2
10,000 Gecs
81
39.

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:
7.4
The Age of Pleasure
78
40.

The Age of Pleasure
by Janelle Monáe
June 9, 2023
The first full-length studio release in five years for Janelle Monáe features guest appearances by Amaarae, Ckay, Doechii, Grace Jones, Nia Long, and Sister Nancy.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.6
Barbie: The Album
69
41.

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
UGLY
80
42.

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:
8.7
Starcatcher
61
43.

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
Michael
77
44.

Michael
by Killer Mike
June 16, 2023
This is the first full-length solo studio release from rapper Killer Mike since 2012's R.A.P. Music.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.1
Atum
72
45.

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:
7.7
Everything Harmony
87
46.

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
The Love Invention
78
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
Fantasy
72
48.

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
Songs of Surrender
66
49.

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:
5.7
Quest For Fire
72
50.

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:
7.4
Unreal Unearth
76
51.

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
ÁTTA
82
52.

ÁTTA
by Sigur Rós
June 16, 2023
This is the first full-length studio release from Icelandic post-rock band Sigur Rós since 2013's Kveikur.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.8
Heavy Heavy
86
53.

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
The Good Witch
76
54.

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
PetroDragonic Apocalypse; or, Dawn of Eternal Night: An Annihilation of Planet Earth and the Beginning of Merciless Damnation
76
55.

PetroDragonic Apocalypse; or, Dawn of Eternal Night: An Annihilation of Planet Earth and the Beginning of Merciless Damnation
by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard
June 16, 2023
The latest full-length release from Australian rock band King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard was created similar to Ice, Death, Planets, Lungs, Mushrooms and Lava where they created the songs from jam sessions.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.7
A Kiss for the Whole World
78
56.

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:
8.3
Five Easy Hot Dogs
68
57.

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:
5.9
Everything Is Alive
82
58.

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
Weathervanes
82
59.

Weathervanes
by Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit
June 9, 2023
Some tracks on the latest full-length release from Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit were written when Isbell was working on Martin Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.4
With a Hammer
86
60.

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:
7.8
False Lankum
89
61.

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:
89
User Score:
6.9
Praise a Lord Who Chews But Which Does Not Consume; (Or Simply, Hot Between Worlds)
86
62.

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:
8.4
Honey
81
63.

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
I Inside the Old Year Dying
85
64.

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
Broken by Desire to Be Heavenly Sent
61
65.

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:
61
User Score:
7.2
Blondshell
84
66.

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
V
76
67.

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:
7.2
Gigi's Recovery
85
68.

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:
7.9
Every Loser
79
69.

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:
7.3
I Am Not There Anymore
89
70.

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
My Back Was a Bridge for You to Cross
87
71.

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
The Greater Wings
91
72.

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
All of This Will End
78
73.

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:
8.1
Drop Cherries
82
74.

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:
7.7
Imagine This Is a High Dimensional Space of All Possibilities
86
75.

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:
7.7
The Art of Forgetting
81
76.

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:
8.0
Radical Romantics
82
77.

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
Time's Arrow
78
78.

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
Hit Parade
87
79.

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
Back to the Water Below
81
80.

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
Sundial
87
81.

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
Melodies on Hiatus
75
82.

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
The Beggar
80
83.

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
Paranoïa, Angels, True Love
78
84.

Paranoïa, Angels, True Love
by Christine and the Queens
June 9, 2023
The latest full-length release from Christine And The Queens features guest appearances by 070 Shake and Madonna.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.2
Space Heavy
79
85.

Space Heavy
by King Krule
June 9, 2023
The latest full-length release from King Krule was written while Archy Marshall was commuting between in London and Liverpool.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.4
What Matters Most
70
86.

What Matters Most
by Ben Folds
June 2, 2023
The fourth full-length solo studio release from Ben Folds features guest appearances by dodie and Tall Heights.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.6
Seven Psalms
84
87.

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
Good Lies
83
88.

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:
7.6
Maps
90
89.

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
Fuse
80
90.

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:
8.6
Multitudes
85
91.

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
Stereo Mind Game
76
92.

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
Celebrants
72
93.

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:
8.4
Pollen
76
94.

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
Mid Air
82
95.

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
Jaguar II
87
96.

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:
87
User Score:
8.3
Love Hallucination
80
97.

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
IRL
81
98.

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
Angels & Queens
83
99.

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
Chaos for the Fly
84
100.

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

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