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Motomami
94
1.
Motomami
by Rosalía
Mar 18, 2022
The third full-length release for Spanish singer-songwriter Rosalía features guest appearances from Tokischa and The Weeknd.
Metascore
94
User Score 8.9
Ants From Up There
92
2.
Ants From Up There
by Black Country, New Road
Feb 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 9.0
Feeding the Machine
90
3.
Feeding the Machine
by Binker & Moses
Feb 25, 2022
The latest full-length release for British free jazz duo Binker & Moses was recorded by producer Hugh Padgham.
Metascore
90
User Score tbd
Dawn FM
88
4.
Dawn FM
by The Weeknd
Jan 7, 2022
The sixth full-length studio release for The Weeknd features guest appearances from Jim Carrey, Lil Wayne, and Tyler, the Creator as well as contributions from Oscar Holter, Quincy Jones, Max Martin, and Oneohtrix Point Never.
Metascore
88
User Score 9.1
Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You
87
5.
Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You
by Big Thief
Feb 11, 2022
The fifth full-length release for Brooklyn indie rock band Big Thief was recorded it was recorded in California, Colorado, upstate New York, and Tucson.
Metascore
87
User Score 9.3
Wet Leg
87
6.
Wet Leg
by Wet Leg
Apr 8, 2022
The debut full-length release for the Isle Of Wight indie rock duo Wet Leg was produced and recorded by Dan Carey except for two tracks produced by Jon McMullen ("Chaise Longue") and Josh Mobaraki ("Angelica").
Metascore
87
User Score tbd
LIFE ON EARTH
87
7.
LIFE ON EARTH
by Hurray for the Riff Raff
Feb 18, 2022
The latest full-length release for Alynda Segarra's project Hurray For The Riff Raff was produced by Brad Cook.
Metascore
87
User Score 9.0
Diaspora Problems
86
8.
Diaspora Problems
by Soul Glo
Mar 25, 2022
The fourth full-length release for Philadelphia hardcore band Soul Glo features guest appearances BEARCAT, McKinley Dixon, Kathryn Edwards, Lojii, Mother Maryrose and Zula Wildheart.
Metascore
86
User Score 8.4
Electricity
86
9.
Electricity
by Ibibio Sound Machine
Mar 25, 2022
The fourth full-length release for Nigerian Afro-funk electronic band Ibibio Sound Machine was produced by Hot Chip.
Metascore
86
User Score tbd
Sick!
86
10.
Sick!
by Earl Sweatshirt
Jan 14, 2022
The fourth full-length studio release for rapper Earl Sweatshirt features guest appearances from Armand Hammer and Zelooperz.
Metascore
86
User Score 7.4
Lucifer on the Sofa
85
11.
Lucifer on the Sofa
by Spoon
Feb 11, 2022
The 10th full-length studio release for the Austin indie rock band Spoon was produced with Mark Rankin.
Metascore
85
User Score 8.9
The Overload
85
12.
The Overload
by Yard Act
Jan 21, 2022
The debut full-length release for the British band Yard Act was recorded with Ali Chant.
Metascore
85
User Score 7.5
Classic Objects
85
13.
Classic Objects
by Jenny Hval
Mar 11, 2022
The latest full-length release for Oslo-based singer-songwriter Jenny Hval features songs about places she has been as well as imagined places.
Metascore
85
User Score 7.7
Pompeii
85
14.
Pompeii
by Cate Le Bon
Feb 4, 2022
The sixth full-length release for Welsh singer-songwriter Cate Le Bon was co-produced with Samur Khouja.
Metascore
85
User Score 8.3
If My Wife New I'd Be Dead
85
15.
If My Wife New I'd Be Dead
by CMAT
Mar 4, 2022
This is the debut full-length release for the Irish pop singer-songwriter Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson as CMAT.
Metascore
85
User Score 8.7
Glitch Princess
85
16.
Glitch Princess
by yeule
Feb 4, 2022
The second full-length release for London-based artist yeule features a collaboration with Danny L Harle.
Metascore
85
User Score 8.5
Chloe and the Next 20th Century
85
17.
Chloe and the Next 20th Century
by Father John Misty
Apr 8, 2022
The fifth full-length release for Josh Tillman as Father John Misty was produced with Jonathan Wilson.
Metascore
85
User Score tbd
Impera
84
18.
Impera
by Ghost
Mar 11, 2022
The fifth full-length studio release for the Swedish rock band Ghost was produced by Klas Ahlund.
Metascore
84
User Score 8.8
How Is It That I Should Look at the Stars
84
19.
How Is It That I Should Look at the Stars
by The Weather Station
Mar 4, 2022
The sixth full-length release for Canadian band The Weather Station was written at the same time as 2021's Ignorance.
Metascore
84
User Score 8.0
Once Twice Melody
84
20.
Once Twice Melody
by Beach House
Feb 18, 2022
The latest full-length release for Baltimore duo Beach House was self-produced and features a live string ensemble.
Metascore
84
User Score 9.3
Limbs
84
21.
Limbs
by Keeley Forsyth
Feb 25, 2022
The second full-length release for British singer-songwriter Keeley Forsyth was produced with Ross Downes.
Metascore
84
User Score tbd
Frank
84
22.
Frank
by Fly Anakin
Mar 11, 2022
The debut full-length studio release for rapper Fly Anakin features guest appearances from Big Kahuna OG Henny L.O., Billz Egypt, Nickelus F, and Pink Siifu.
Metascore
84
User Score tbd
The Tipping Point
83
23.
The Tipping Point
by Tears for Fears
Feb 25, 2022
British pop-rock duo Tears For Fears worked with Charlton Pettus, Florian Reutter and Sacha Skarbek on its first full-length studio release in 17 years.
Metascore
83
User Score 9.1
The Unraveling of Puptheband
83
24.
The Unraveling of Puptheband
by PUP
Apr 1, 2022
The fourth full-length release for Toronto punk band PUP was produced with Peter Katis.
Metascore
83
User Score 9.8
PAINLESS
83
25.
PAINLESS
by Nilüfer Yanya
Mar 4, 2022
London-based singer-songwriter Nilüfer Yanya worked with Wilma Archer, Jazzi Bobbi, Bullion, and Andrew Sarlo for her second full-length release.
Metascore
83
User Score 8.3
Laurel Hell
83
26.
Laurel Hell
by Mitski
Feb 4, 2022
The sixth full-length release for New York City indie artist Mitski was produced by Patrick Hyland.
Metascore
83
User Score 8.7
The Boy Named If
83
27.
The Boy Named If
by Elvis Costello & the Imposters
Jan 14, 2022
The latest full-length release from Elvis Costello And The Imposters features a guest appearance from Nicole Atkins.
Metascore
83
User Score 8.1
Few Good Things
83
28.
Few Good Things
by Saba
Feb 4, 2022
The third full-length release for Chicago rapper Saba features guest appearances from 6LACK, Black Thought, Cheflee, Daoud, Fousheé, G Herbo, Eryn Allen Kane, Krayzie Bone, Mereba, Pivot Gang, Smino, and Benjamin Earl Turner.
Metascore
83
User Score 8.6
Anaïs Mitchell
83
29.
Anaïs Mitchell
by Anaïs Mitchell
Jan 28, 2022
The latest full-length release from singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell features contributions from Thomas Bartlett, JT Bates, Aaron Dessner, Josh Kaufman, Michael Lewis, and Nico Muhly.
Metascore
83
User Score 7.8
Sonancy
83
30.
Sonancy
by Loop
Mar 25, 2022
The first full-length release for British rock band Loop in over 30 years features a new line-up led by Robert Hampson.
Metascore
83
User Score tbd
Warm Chris
82
31.
Warm Chris
by Aldous Harding
Mar 25, 2022
The fourth full-length release for Cardiff-based New Zealand singer-songwriter Aldous Harding was recorded in Wales and produced by John Parish.
Metascore
82
User Score 8.8
Labyrinthitis
82
32.
Labyrinthitis
by Destroyer
Mar 25, 2022
The latest full-length release for Dan Bejar-led band Destroyer was produced and mixed by John Collins.
Metascore
82
User Score 8.3
Gifted
82
33.
Gifted
by Koffee
Mar 25, 2022
The debut full-length release for the Jamaican reggae artist Koffee features production with JAE5 and Frank Dukes.
Metascore
82
User Score 9.3
Fever Dreams, Pts. 1-4
82
34.
Fever Dreams, Pts. 1-4
by Johnny Marr
Feb 25, 2022
The fourth full-length solo studio release for former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr was recorded during the COVID-19 lockdown with half of the tracks released on two EPs (Fever Dreams Pt. 1 and 2) in 2021.
Metascore
82
User Score 8.8
God Don't Make Mistakes
81
35.
God Don't Make Mistakes
by Conway the Machine
Feb 25, 2022
The latest full-length solo release for Buffalo rapper Conway The Machine features guest appearances from 7xvethegenius, Benny The Butcher, Lil Wayne, Novel, Keisha Plum, Annette Price, Rick Ross, Jill Scott, Beanie Sigel, Jae Skeese, T.I., and Westside Gunn.
Metascore
81
User Score 8.6
See Through You
81
36.
See Through You
by A Place to Bury Strangers
Feb 4, 2022
The sixth full-length release for the Brooklyn post-punk band A Place to Bury Strangers is its first LP with John Fedowitz and Sandra Fedowitz.
Metascore
81
User Score tbd
Visitor
81
37.
Visitor
by Empath
Feb 11, 2022
The second full-length release for the Philadelphia noise-pop band Empath was produced by Unknown Mortal Orchestra's Jake Portrait.
Metascore
81
User Score tbd
W
81
38.
W
by Boris
Jan 21, 2022
The latest full-length release from the Japanese post-rock band Boris is its first on the Sacred Bones label.
Metascore
81
User Score tbd
The Gods We Can Touch
81
39.
The Gods We Can Touch
by Aurora
Jan 21, 2022
The third full-length studio release for the Norwegian pop artist AURORA features a guest appearance from Pomme.
Metascore
81
User Score 9.3
Caprisongs [Mixtape]
80
40.
Caprisongs [Mixtape]
by FKA twigs
Jan 14, 2022
The first mixtape from FKA twigs features guest appearances from Dystopia, Rema, Pa Salieu, Shygirl, Jorja Smith, Unknown T, and The Weeknd.
Metascore
80
User Score 8.6
Everything Was Beautiful
80
41.
Everything Was Beautiful
by Spiritualized
Apr 22, 2022
The ninth full-length studio release for J Spaceman's space rock band Spiritualized was recorded at 11 different studios.
Metascore
80
User Score tbd
Wild Loneliness
80
42.
Wild Loneliness
by Superchunk
Feb 25, 2022
The 12th full-length release for North Carolina indie rock band Superchunk features contributions from such artists as Tracyanne Campbell of Camera Obscura, R.E.M.'s Mike Mills, Owen Pallett, Andy Stack of Wye Oak, Sharon Van Etten, Norman Blake and Raymond McGinley of Teenage Fanclub.
Metascore
80
User Score tbd
Running with the Hurricane
80
43.
Running with the Hurricane
by Camp Cope
Mar 25, 2022
The third full-length release for Australian trio Camp Cope was recorded, produced and mixed with Anna Laverty.
Metascore
80
User Score tbd
Tilt
80
44.
Tilt
by Confidence Man
Apr 1, 2022
The second full-length release for Australian dance quartet Confidence Man was self-produced and mixed by Ewan Pearson.
Metascore
80
User Score tbd
Everything Was Forever
79
45.
Everything Was Forever
by Sea Power
Feb 11, 2022
This is the seventh full-length release for the British band previously known as British Sea Power.
Metascore
79
User Score tbd
The Dream
79
46.
The Dream
by Alt-J
Feb 11, 2022
The fourth full-length release for the British indie rock trio Alt-J was produced by Charlie Andrew.
Metascore
79
User Score 8.6
Crash
79
47.
Crash
by Charli XCX
Mar 18, 2022
The fifth full-length studio release for British pop artist Charli XCX features guest appearances from Christine and the Queens, Caroline Polachek, and Rina Sawayama.
Metascore
79
User Score 8.6
Heterosexuality
79
48.
Heterosexuality
by Shamir
Feb 11, 2022
The latest full-length release for Philadelphia artist Shamir was produced by Hollow Comet and mixed by Justin Tailor.
Metascore
79
User Score tbd
B Flat A
79
49.
B Flat A
by Trupa Trupa
Feb 11, 2022
This is the sixth full-length release for the Polish rock band Trupa Trupa.
Metascore
79
User Score tbd
Covers
79
50.
Covers
by Cat Power
Jan 14, 2022
The latest full-length covers album from Cat Power features songs from such artists as Jackson Brown, Nick Cave, Lana Del Rey, Billie Holiday, Iggy Pop, Frank Ocean, The Replacements, and Kitty Wells.
Metascore
79
User Score 7.7
Squeeze
79
51.
Squeeze
by SASAMI
Feb 25, 2022
The second full-length release for Los Angeles-based artist SASAMI features elements of classical, country-pop, folk rock, and nu-metal music.
Metascore
79
User Score tbd
Earthling
79
52.
Earthling
by Eddie Vedder
Feb 11, 2022
The third full-length solo release for the Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder features a guest appearance from Elton John and was produced by Andrew Watt.
Metascore
79
User Score 8.2
Things Are Great
78
53.
Things Are Great
by Band of Horses
Mar 4, 2022
The first full-length studio release in five years for the Ben Bridwell-led band Band Of Horses.
Metascore
78
User Score 8.8
Never Let Me Go
78
54.
Never Let Me Go
by Placebo
Mar 25, 2022
The eighth full-length studio release for the British alternative rock band Placebo is its first album in nine years and the first as a duo (drummer Steve Forrest left in 2015).
Metascore
78
User Score 9.3
For the Sake of Bethel Woods
77
55.
For the Sake of Bethel Woods
by Midlake
Mar 18, 2022
The fifth full-length studio release for Texas folk rock band Midlake was produced by John Congleton.
Metascore
77
User Score 8.0
Requiem
77
56.
Requiem
by Korn
Feb 4, 2022
The latest full-length release for nu metal band Korn was produced by Chris Collier.
Metascore
77
User Score 8.2
Ghetto Gods
76
57.
Ghetto Gods
by EarthGang
Feb 25, 2022
The latest full-length release for Atlanta hip-hop duo EarthGang features guest appearances from Baby Tate, Nick Cannon, J. Cole, Future, CeeLo Green, JID, Ari Lennox, Musiq Soulchild, and Lynae Vanee.
Metascore
76
User Score 8.3
Time Skiffs
76
58.
Time Skiffs
by Animal Collective
Feb 4, 2022
The first new full-length studio release for Animal Collective in six years was mixed by Marta Salogni.
Metascore
76
User Score 8.8
caroline
76
59.
caroline
by Caroline
Feb 25, 2022
The debut full-length release for the London-based eight-member group features elements of Appalachian folk, classical, emo, and post-rock music.
Metascore
76
User Score tbd
Angel in Realtime
76
60.
Angel in Realtime
by Gang of Youths
Feb 25, 2022
The third full-length release for the London-based Australian alternative rock band Gang Of Youths is said to be about the life of frontman Dave Le'aupepe's late "father, indigenous identity, death, grief and God."
Metascore
76
User Score 8.4
Prey//IV
76
61.
Prey//IV
by Alice Glass
Feb 16, 2022
The debut full-length solo release for ex-Crystal Castles singer-songwriter Alice Glass was produced by Jupiter Keyes.
Metascore
76
User Score 7.6
Ocean Child: Songs of Yoko Ono
76
62.
Ocean Child: Songs of Yoko Ono
by Various Artists
Feb 18, 2022
David Byrne, Amber Coffman, Death Cab for Cutie, Deerhoof, Japanese Breakfast, Stephin Merritt, Jay Som, Sudan Archives, Thao, The Flaming Lips, U. S. Girls, Sharon Van Etten, We Are KING, and Yo La Tengo cover some of Yoko Ono's songs on tribute album from Death Cab for Cutie's Benjamin Gibbard that benefits WhyHunger.
Metascore
76
User Score tbd
Three Dimensions Deep
76
63.
Three Dimensions Deep
by Amber Mark
Jan 28, 2022
This is the debut full-length release for New York-based R&B artist Amber Mark.
Metascore
76
User Score 8.7
The Runner [Original Soundtrack]
75
64.
The Runner [Original Soundtrack]
by Boy Harsher
Jan 21, 2022
The soundtrack for the short horror film Massachusetts electronic duo Boy Harsher also wrote and directed features guest appearances from Cooper B. Handy (aka Lucy) and Mariana Saldaña of BOAN.
Metascore
75
User Score tbd
Good Morning Gorgeous
75
65.
Good Morning Gorgeous
by Mary J. Blige
Feb 11, 2022
The latest full-length release for R&B artist Mary J. Blige features guest appearances from DJ Khaled, Dave East, Fivio Foreign, Anderson .Paak, and Usher.
Metascore
75
User Score 8.0
Present Tense
75
66.
Present Tense
by Yumi Zouma
Mar 18, 2022
The fourth full-length release for the New Zealand electro-pop band was recorded remotely with some in-studio sessions in Los Angeles, London, Florence, New York and New Zealand due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Metascore
75
User Score tbd
Back in Black
75
67.
Back in Black
by Cypress Hill
Mar 18, 2022
The latest full-length release for the California hip-hop group Cypress Hill features guest appearances from Demrick and Dizzy Wright.
Metascore
75
User Score 7.5
Songs of the Recollection
74
68.
Songs of the Recollection
by Cowboy Junkies
Mar 25, 2022
The latest full-length release from Cowboy Junkies features covers of songs by such artists as David Bowie, Vic Chestnutt, The Cure, Bob Dylan, Gordon Lightfoot, Gram Parsons, The Rolling Stones, and Neil Young.
Metascore
74
User Score tbd
Fear of the Dawn
74
69.
Fear of the Dawn
by Jack White
Apr 8, 2022
The fourth full-length solo release for Jack White is the first of two albums expected in 2022 (Entering Heaven Alive is set for July 22 release).
Metascore
74
User Score tbd
Fragments
74
70.
Fragments
by Bonobo
Jan 14, 2022
The seventh full-length release for British electronic artist Simon Green as Bonobo features guest appearances from Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, Kadhja Bonet, Joji, O’Flynn, Jordan Rakei, and Jamila Woods.
Metascore
74
User Score 6.5
Love Sux
74
71.
Love Sux
by Avril Lavigne
Feb 25, 2022
The seventh full-length studio release for Canadian pop-punk artist Avril Lavigne features guest appearances from blackbear, Mark Hoppus and Machine Gun Kelly.
Metascore
74
User Score 9.3
Let the Festivities Begin!
74
72.
Let the Festivities Begin!
by Los Bitchos
Feb 4, 2022
The debut full-length release for the London-based all-female instrumental quartet Los Bitchos was produced by Franz Ferdinand's Alex Kapranos.
Metascore
74
User Score tbd
Archive Material
74
73.
Archive Material
by Silverbacks
Jan 21, 2022
The second full-length release for the Irish post-punk band Silverbacks was produced by Girl Band's Daniel Fox.
Metascore
74
User Score tbd
Leave the Light On
73
74.
Leave the Light On
by Pillow Queens
Apr 1, 2022
The second full-length release for Irish rock band Pillow Queens was written over three months and recorded by returning producer Tommy McLaughlin.
Metascore
73
User Score tbd
In/Out/In
73
75.
In/Out/In
by Sonic Youth
Mar 18, 2022
The five-track release features rare and unreleased improvised songs from Sonic Youth between 2000 and 2010.
Metascore
73
User Score tbd
11:11
73
76.
11:11
by Pinegrove
Jan 28, 2022
The fifth full-length studio release for the New Jersey rock band was self-produced and mixed by Death Cab For Cutie's Chris Walla.
Metascore
73
User Score 8.5
Broken Equipment
73
77.
Broken Equipment
by Bodega
Mar 11, 2022
The second full-length release for the Brooklyn art-punk band BODEGA was mixed by Bryce Goggin.
Metascore
73
User Score tbd
Oxy Music
73
78.
Oxy Music
by Alex Cameron
Mar 11, 2022
The fourth full-length studio release for Australian singer-songwriter Alex Cameron features contributions from Jackie McLeann, Lloyd Vines and Sleaford Mods' Jason Williamson.
Metascore
73
User Score 8.7
Give Me the Future
72
79.
Give Me the Future
by Bastille
Feb 4, 2022
The fourth full-length studio release for British pop band Bastille features guest appearances from Riz Ahmed and BIM.
Metascore
72
User Score 8.7
Fix Yourself, Not the World
72
80.
Fix Yourself, Not the World
by The Wombats
Jan 14, 2022
The fifth full-length release for British indie rock trio The Wombats was recorded remotely due to the COVID-19 lockdowns.
Metascore
72
User Score 7.6
Small World
72
81.
Small World
by Metronomy
Feb 18, 2022
The seventh full-length release for British electronic group Metronomy features a guest appearance from Porridge Radio
Metascore
72
User Score 8.0
Extreme Witchcraft
72
82.
Extreme Witchcraft
by Eels
Jan 28, 2022
The latest full-length release for indie rock band Eels was produced by frontman E and John Parish.
Metascore
72
User Score 8.2
Unlimited Love
72
83.
Unlimited Love
by Red Hot Chili Peppers
Apr 1, 2022
The first full-length release in six years for the Red Hot Chili Peppers is also the first with John Frusciante since 2006's Stadium Arcadium.
Metascore
72
User Score 8.6
Night Call
71
84.
Night Call
by Years & Years
Jan 21, 2022
The third full-length release for Years & Years is now an Olly Alexander solo project after Mikey Goldsworthy and Emre Türkmen stepped back as active members.
Metascore
71
User Score 8.0
From A Birds Eye View
71
85.
From A Birds Eye View
by Cordae
Jan 14, 2022
The second full-length studio release for rapper Cordae features guest appearances from Ant Clemons, Eminem, Freddie Gibbs, Gunna, H.E.R., Lil Durk, Lil Wayne, Roddy Ricch, and Stevie Wonder.
Metascore
71
User Score 7.4
Change the Show
71
86.
Change the Show
by Miles Kane
Jan 21, 2022
The fourth full-length solo release for The Last Shadow Puppets/The Rascals frontman Miles Kane features a guest appearance from Corinne Bailey Rae.
Metascore
71
User Score 8.0
Georgia Gothic
71
87.
Georgia Gothic
by Mattiel
Mar 18, 2022
The third full-length release for the Atlanta-based duo Mattiel was mostly recorded in Northern Georgia.
Metascore
71
User Score tbd
Who Cares?
70
88.
Who Cares?
by Rex Orange County
Mar 11, 2022
The fourth full-length release for the British singer-songwriter Rex Orange County features a guest appearance from Tyler, The Creator.
Metascore
70
User Score 8.4
Motordrome
68
89.
Motordrome
by MØ
Jan 28, 2022
The third full-length release for the Danish artist MØ features production from Ariel Rechtshaid, Jam City, SG Lewis, Lotus IV, Sly, Stint, Ronni Vindahl, Linus Wiklund and Yangze.
Metascore
68
User Score 8.6
The Alien Coast
68
90.
The Alien Coast
by St. Paul & the Broken Bones
Jan 28, 2022
The fourth full-length release for Alabama soul group St. Paul & the Broken Bones was recorded in Birmingham and was produced by Matt Ross-Spang.
Metascore
68
User Score tbd
Dope Don't Sell Itself
58
91.
Dope Don't Sell Itself
by 2 Chainz
Feb 4, 2022
The latest full-length release for Atlanta rapper 2 Chainz features guest appearances from 42 Dugg, Beatking, Jacquees, Swae Lee, Lil Baby, Lil Durk, Major Myjah, Moneybagg Yo, Roddy Ricch, Sleepy Rose, Stove God Cooks, Symba, and YoungBoy Never Broke Again.
Metascore
58
User Score 7.0
Mainstream Sellout
55
92.
Mainstream Sellout
by Machine Gun Kelly
Mar 25, 2022
The sixth full-length studio release for Machine Gun Kelly was produced by Travis Barker features guest appearances from Landon Barker, blackbear, Bring Me The Horizon, Iann Dior, Gunna, Lil Wayne, Willow, and Young Thug.
Metascore
55
User Score 5.6