Album Releases by User Score

Act IV: Rebirth in Reprise 201.

Act IV: Rebirth in Reprise

by The Dear Hunter
September 4, 2015
The fourth release of a planned six-part conceptual series for the progressive rock band led by Casey Crescenzo.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.6
Signs Under Test 202.

Signs Under Test

by John Tejada
February 3, 2015
This is the tenth full-length release for the California-based techno DJ/producer.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.0
Knockin' Boots 203.

Knockin' Boots

by Julio Bashmore
July 10, 2015
The debut full-length release for the British house music producer features guest appearances from Bixby, Sam Dew, Heavy D. & the Boyz, J'Danna, Julie Mendoza, and Okmalumkoolkat.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7
Infinite House 204.

Infinite House

by Ava Luna
April 14, 2015
This is the third full-length release for the Brooklyn-based quintet was self-recorded.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.3
Tied to the Moon 205.

Tied to the Moon

by Rachel Sermanni
July 10, 2015
The second full-length release for the Scottish singer-songwriter was written while she was staying in Nova Scotia.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Beat the Champ 206.

Beat the Champ

by The Mountain Goats
April 7, 2015
The 15th studio release for John Darnielle is a professional wrestling-themed concept album.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.1
The Velvet Trail 207.

The Velvet Trail

by Marc Almond
March 9, 2015
The Soft Cell artist worked with producer Chris Braide on his first full-length solo release since 2010's Variete.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Sermon on the Rocks 208.

Sermon on the Rocks

by Josh Ritter
October 16, 2015
The eighth full-length studio release for the singer-songwriter was recorded in two weeks and was produced with Trina Shoemaker.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.0
Captain of None 209.

Captain of None

by Colleen
April 7, 2015
The sixth full-length release for the French artist was self-recorded and produced in Spain.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Algiers 210.

Algiers

by Algiers
June 2, 2015
The debut full-length release for the Atlanta trio of Franklin James Fisher, Ryan Mahan, and Lee Tesche was produced by Tom Morris.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.8
Don't Weigh Down the Light 211.

Don't Weigh Down the Light

by Meg Baird
June 23, 2015
The currently San Francisco-based folk singer recorded her latest solo album with two of her with Espers bandmate Helena Espvall and Sharron Kraus.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Silver Bullets 212.

Silver Bullets

by The Chills
October 30, 2015
The first studio full-length release from the New Zealand indie pop band led by Martin Phillipps in nearly 20 years.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.2
A Dream Outside 213.

A Dream Outside

by Gengahr
June 16, 2015
The debut full-length release for the British alternative rock band led by Felix Bushe was produced with James Bragg.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.3
Mothers 214.

Mothers

by Swim Deep
September 18, 2015
The second full-length release for the British indie rock was produced by Dreamtrak.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.3
II 215.

II

by Fuzz
October 23, 2015
This is the second full-length release for Ty Segall's side project with Charlie Moothart and Chad Ubovich.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.3
The Most Lamentable Tragedy 216.

The Most Lamentable Tragedy

by Titus Andronicus
July 28, 2015
The fourth full-length studio release fro the punk band led by Patrick Stickles is a rock opera inspired by his own experience with manic depression.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.8
Abyss 217.

Abyss

by Chelsea Wolfe
August 7, 2015
The fifth full-length release for the singer-songwriter features contributions from Russian Circles guitarist Mike Sullivan and was produced by John Congleton.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.6
Garden of Delete 218.

Garden of Delete

by Oneohtrix Point Never
November 13, 2015
The eighth release for Daniel Lopatin as Oneohtrix Point Never features a backstory about an alien named Ezra and a band called Kaoss Edge.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.4
Culture of Volume 219.

Culture of Volume

by East India Youth
April 7, 2015
The second full-length release for William Doyle as East India Youth was recorded at home.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.6
Exhausting Fire 220.

Exhausting Fire

by Kylesa
October 2, 2015
The seventh full-length release for the Georgia sludge metal band features influences from New Wave, Americana, Eighties goth, and death rock music.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.3
Edition 1 221.

Edition 1

by King Midas Sound
September 18, 2015
Christian Fennesz is the first collaborator of a planned four part series of albums from experimental trio King Midas Sound.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
6.8
Ghost Notes 222.

Ghost Notes

by Veruca Salt
July 10, 2015
The first release from the Chicago indie rock band's original line-up since 1997's Eight Arms To Hold You was produced by Brad Wood.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.0
Undertow 223.

Undertow

by Drenge
April 7, 2015
Produced by Ross Orton, the second full-length release for the British rock band formed by the Loveless brothers includes a new bassist, Ron Graham.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.3
The Things We Do To Find People Who Feel Like Us 224.

The Things We Do To Find People Who Feel Like Us

by Beach Slang
October 30, 2015
The debut full-length release for the Pennsylvania punk band led by James Alex includes JP Flexner of Nona and Ex-Friends, Ed McNulty of Nona and Crybaby, and Ruben Gallego.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.1
Shadow of a Doubt 225.

Shadow of a Doubt

by Freddie Gibbs
November 20, 2015
The third full-length studio release for the rapper features guest appearances from Black Thought, E-40, Tory Lanez, Gucci Mane, Manman Savage, and Dana Williams.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.2
In Another Life 226.

In Another Life

by Bilal
June 30, 2015
Produced by Adrian Younge, the fifth full-length studio release for the R&B/soul artist features guest appearances from Big K.R.I.T., Kimbra, and Kendrick Lamar.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.1
The Expanding Flower Planet 227.

The Expanding Flower Planet

by Deradoorian
August 21, 2015
The debut full-length release for the Dirty Projectors' bassist Angel Deradoorian was co-produced with Kenny Gilmore.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.6
Coming Home 228.

Coming Home

by Leon Bridges
June 23, 2015
The debut full-length release for the Texas soul singer was recorded live to tape with White Denim's Josh Block and Austin Jenkins.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.0
Meliora 229.

Meliora

by Ghost / Ghost B.C.
August 21, 2015
The third full-length release for the Swedish metal band was produced by Klas Åhlund.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.8
Escape From Evil 230.

Escape From Evil

by Lower Dens
March 31, 2015
The third full-length release from the Baltimore indie rock band was co-produced by Chris Coady and lead singer Jana Hunter.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.2
Ripe 4 Luv 231.

Ripe 4 Luv

by Young Guv
March 10, 2015
The debut pop solo release for Fucked Up guitarist Ben Cook features a guest appearance from Jef Barbara.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
6.7
Spaces Everywhere 232.

Spaces Everywhere

by The Monochrome Set
March 17, 2015
This is the third full-length release since the British post-punk band reformed in 2011.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Rub 233.

Rub

by Peaches
September 25, 2015
The sixth full-length release for the Canadian electronic artist features guest appearances from Feist, Kim Gordon, and Simmone Jones.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.6
Holding Hands With Jamie 234.

Holding Hands With Jamie

by Girl Band
September 25, 2015
The debut full-length release for the Dublin noise-rock band was self-produced.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.4
Nozinja Lodge 235.

Nozinja Lodge

by Nozinja
June 2, 2015
This is the debut full-length studio release for South African Shangaan electronic artist Richard Hlungwani as Nozinja.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Nature 236.

Nature

by Valet
May 26, 2015
The third full-length release for the indie band led by Honey Owens is its first in seven years.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Tangier Sessions 237.

Tangier Sessions

by Sir Richard Bishop
February 16, 2015
The latest solo release from the former Sun City Girls guitarist was self-recorded in Morocco.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Dry Food 238.

Dry Food

by Palehound
August 14, 2015
This is the debut full-length release for Boston singer-guitarist Ellen Kempner.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.6
My Love Is Cool 239.

My Love Is Cool

by Wolf Alice
June 23, 2015
The debut full-length release for the British alternative rock band was produced by Mike Crossey.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.7
The  Names 240.

The Names

by Baio
September 18, 2015
This is the debut full-length solo release for Vampire Weekend's Chris Baio.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Makes a King 241.

Makes a King

by The Very Best
April 7, 2015
The third full-length release for the duo of Malawian Esau Mwamwaya and Swedish producer Johan Hugo feature contributions from Baaba Maal, Seye, and Chris Baio of Vampire Weekend.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Seasonal Hire 242.

Seasonal Hire

by Steve Gunn
February 24, 2015
The second collaboration between Steve Gunn and The Black Twig Pickers was recorded live.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
FFS 243.

FFS

by FFS
June 9, 2015
The debut release for the collaboration between Franz Ferdinand and Sparks was produced by John Congleton.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.0
Late Nights: The Album 244.

Late Nights: The Album

by Jeremih
December 4, 2015
The third full-length studio release for the Chicago R&B artist features guest appearances from Jhené Aiko, Big Sean, J. Cole, Future, Juicy J, Migos, Twista, Ty Dolla $ign, and YG.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.2
Riot Boi 245.

Riot Boi

by Le1f
November 13, 2015
The debut full-length studio release for the New York rapper features guest appearances from DonChristian, Devonté Hynes, House of LaDosha, Junglepussy, and Miss Geri.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
6.8
Illegals in Heaven 246.

Illegals in Heaven

by Blank Realm
September 4, 2015
The fourth full-length release for the Australian rock quartet was produced by Lawrence English.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Power in the Blood 247.

Power in the Blood

by Buffy Sainte-Marie
May 12, 2015
The first new release in six years for the Canadian folk artist features production from Michael Wojewoda, Chris Birkett, and Jon Levine.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Skullsplitter 248.

Skullsplitter

by Eric Chenaux
February 17, 2015
The latest experimental full-length release for the Toronto-based guitarist features four instrumental tracks produced with Radwan Ghazi Moumneh.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Acorn Man 249.

Acorn Man

by Wild Billy Childish & CTMF
January 27, 2015
The latest release from the British artist features influences from punk, garage rock, and pop.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Man It Feels Like Space Again 250.

Man It Feels Like Space Again

by Pond
January 26, 2015
The sixth full-length release for the Australian psychedelic rock band was actually written before 2013's Hobo Rocket.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.4
Nervous 251.

Nervous

by Siskiyou
January 20, 2015
The third full-length release for the Canadian band led by Colin Huebert features contributions from Colin Stetson and Owen Pallett.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
SremmLife 252.

SremmLife

by Rae Sremmurd
January 6, 2015
The debut full-length release for the Mississippi hip hop duo of Slim Jimmy and Swae Lee features guest appearances from Big Sean, Jace of Two-9, Nicki Minaj, and Young Thug.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
6.7
If You're Reading This It's Too Late [Mixtape] 253.

If You're Reading This It's Too Late [Mixtape]

by Drake
February 13, 2015
The surprise 17-track mixtape from the Canadian artist features guest appearances from Lil Wayne, PARTYNEXTDOOR, and Travi$ Scott was produced by Noah “40” Shebib and Matthew Jehu Samuels.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.8
Deep in the Iris 254.

Deep in the Iris

by Braids
April 28, 2015
The third full-length release for the Canadian experimental pop trio was produced with Damian Taylor.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.7
Dream a Garden 255.

Dream a Garden

by Jam City
March 24, 2015
This is the second full-length release for London producer Jack Latham as Jam City.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Pageant Material 256.

Pageant Material

by Kacey Musgraves
June 23, 2015
The follow-up to the country singer's Grammy-winning major label debut release was co-produced with Luke Laird and Shane McAnally.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.4
The Original Faces 257.

The Original Faces

by Helen
September 4, 2015
The debut full-length release for the dream-pop trio led by Grouper's Liz Harris was recorded over several years with Scott Simmons and Jed Bindeman.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
+ - 258.

+ -

by Mew
April 28, 2015
The first new studio release in six years from the Danish art rock band sees the return of original bassist Johan Wohler and was produced by Michael Beinhorn.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.3
This Is the Sonics 259.

This Is the Sonics

by The Sonics
March 31, 2015
The garage rock band from Tacoma, Washington, return with three original members and producer Jim Diamond for its first studio release since 1967.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.6
Dark Sky Island 260.

Dark Sky Island

by Enya
November 20, 2015
The eighth studio release for the Irish artist was inspired by Roma Ryan's poetry books about islands, especially the island of Sark.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.5
Edge of the Sun 261.

Edge of the Sun

by Calexico
April 14, 2015
The latest release from the Tex-Mex band features guests such as Sam Beam from Iron and Wine, Ben Bridwell from Band of Horses, Neko Case, Gaby Moreno, Carla Morrison, Amparo Sanchez, Takim, and Nick Urata from Devotchka.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.2
Honeymoon 262.

Honeymoon

by Lana Del Rey
September 18, 2015
The third full-length release for the pop artist was produced with Kieron Menzies and Rick Nowels.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.6
II 263.

II

by METZ
May 4, 2015
The second full-length release for the Canadian trio was produced by Graham Walsh.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.9
Time to Go Home 264.

Time to Go Home

by Chastity Belt
March 24, 2015
The second full-length release for the Seattle post-punk band was recorded in a deconsecrated church and mixed by Wire guitarist Matthew Sim.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.6
Ibeyi 265.

Ibeyi

by Ibeyi
February 17, 2015
The debut full-length release for the French-Cuban twins Naomi and Lisa-Kaindé Díaz (daughters of Buena Vista Social Club percussionist Miguel Díaz) includes influences from Cuban folk music, electronic, French jazz, R&B and pop music.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.3
The Heart Is a Monster 266.

The Heart Is a Monster

by Failure
June 30, 2015
The first full-length in nearly 20 years for the alternative rock band was self-produced.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.2
Ones and Sixes 267.

Ones and Sixes

by Low
September 11, 2015
The 11th full-length studio release for the indie rock band was produced with BJ Burton.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.4
Under Branch and Thorn and Tree 268.

Under Branch and Thorn and Tree

by Samantha Crain
July 17, 2015
The fourth full-length release for the singer-songwriter was produced by John Vanderslice.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
The Waterfall 269.

The Waterfall

by My Morning Jacket
May 4, 2015
The seventh full-length release for the indie rock band led by Jim James was recorded near Stinson Beach, California with Tucker Martine.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.9
Multi-Love 270.

Multi-Love

by Unknown Mortal Orchestra
May 26, 2015
The third full-length release for the psych-rock band led by Ruben Nielson includes contributions from his brother Cody and his father Chris.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.5
Love + War 271.

Love + War

by Kwabs
September 11, 2015
The debut full-length release for the British R&B singer Kwabena Sarkodee Adjepong features production from SOHN and Dave Okumu.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.7
You, Whom I Have Always Hated/Released from Love 272.

You, Whom I Have Always Hated/Released from Love

by Thou and The Body
January 27, 2015
The collaboration between the heavy metal bands The Body and Thou includes the previously vinyl-only four-track EP release with six additional tracks recorded during their tour in July 2014.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Fast Food 273.

Fast Food

by Nadine Shah
May 5, 2015
The second full-length release for the British singer-songwriter was produced by Ben Hiller.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.9
Sold Out 274.

Sold Out

by DJ Paypal
November 13, 2015
The debut mini-album for the North Carolina producer features guest appearances from DJ Earl, DJ Taye, Feloneezy, Jackie Dagger, Keiska, Nangdo and Tielsie.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Restless Ones 275.

Restless Ones

by Heartless Bastards
June 16, 2015
The fifth full-length release for the Ohio indie rock band was produced by John Congleton.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Viet Cong 276.

Viet Cong

by Viet Cong
January 20, 2015
This is the debut full-length release for the Canadian quartet that includes members of the band Women.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.2
International Blackjazz Society 277.

International Blackjazz Society

by Shining
October 23, 2015
The seventh full-length studio release for the Norwegian group led by Jørgen Munkeby was mixed by Sean Beavan.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
The Sovereign Self 278.

The Sovereign Self

by Trembling Bells
June 29, 2015
The fifth full-length release for the Scottish folk rock band was influenced by Greek tragedies, psychedelia, early-70s prog and rock music.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
I Can't Imagine 279.

I Can't Imagine

by Shelby Lynne
May 4, 2015
The 13th studio release for the singer-songwriter was self-produced.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
V 280.

V

by Wavves
October 2, 2015
The fifth full-length release for the indie rock band led by Nathan Williams was produced by Woody Jackson.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.3
Insides 281.

Insides

by Fort Romeau
March 31, 2015
This is the second full-length release for British electronic artist Michael Greene.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Carousel One 282.

Carousel One

by Ron Sexsmith
March 31, 2015
The 14th full-length release for the Canadian singer-songwriter was produced by Jim Scott.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Weirdo Shrine 283.

Weirdo Shrine

by La Luz
August 7, 2015
The second full-length release for the Seattle-based indie rock band was recorded in a Southern California surf shop and produced by Ty Segall.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Non-Believers 284.

Non-Believers

by Mac McCaughan
May 5, 2015
The debut full-length solo release for the Superchunk frontman under his own name features influences from 1980s music.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Moonbuilding 2703 AD 285.

Moonbuilding 2703 AD

by The Orb
June 23, 2015
This is the 13th studio release for the electronic duo of of Alex Paterson and Thomas Fehlmann.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.3
Mr. Wonderful 286.

Mr. Wonderful

by Action Bronson
March 24, 2015
The major label debut full-length release for the New York rapper features guest appearances from Big Body Bes, Black Atlass, Chance the Rapper, Meyhem Lauren, and Party Supplies.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.6
Dilate 287.

Dilate

by Vessels
March 3, 2015
The third full-length release for the British electronic band features guest appearances from Isolde and Snow Fox.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.0
Liberman 288.

Liberman

by Vanessa Carlton
October 23, 2015
The fifth full-length release for the singer-songwriter was produced by Steve Osborne.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.6
Manhattan 289.

Manhattan

by Jeffrey Lewis & Los Bolts
October 30, 2015
The first full-length studio release in four years for the anti-folk artist was produced by John Agnello.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Invite the Light 290.

Invite the Light

by Dâm-Funk
September 4, 2015
The second full-length release for Damon Riddick features guest appearances from such artists as Computer Jay, Flea, Junie Morrison, Nite Jewel, Q-Tip, Snoop Dogg, Novena Carmel, and Jody Watley.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
5.7
White Reaper Does It Again 291.

White Reaper Does It Again

by White Reaper
July 17, 2015
The debut full-length release for the garage rock quartet from Kentucky was produced by Kevin Ratterman.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.4
Pylon 292.

Pylon

by Killing Joke
October 23, 2015
The 16th studio release for the British rock band was produced with Tom Dalget.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.7
The  Traveler 293.

The Traveler

by Rhett Miller
May 12, 2015
The sixth solo studio album for the The Old 97's frontman features Black Prairie, Peter Buck, and Scott McCaughey.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful 294.

How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful

by Florence + the Machine
June 2, 2015
Produced by Markus Dravs, the third full-length release for the British indie rock band features contributions from Paul Epworth, Kid Harpoon and John Hill.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.7
Dumb Flesh 295.

Dumb Flesh

by Blanck Mass
May 12, 2015
This is the second solo release for Fuck Buttons' Benjamin John Power.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.8
Why Choose 296.

Why Choose

by Shopping
October 2, 2015
The second full-length release for the British post-punk trio was produced by Jamie Grier.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Innocence & Decadence 297.

Innocence & Decadence

by Graveyard
September 25, 2015
The fourth full-length release for the Swedish hard rock band was recorded live with Truls Mörck taking over bass duties from departing bassist Rikard Edlund.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
All Yours 298.

All Yours

by Widowspeak
September 4, 2015
The third full-length release for the Brooklyn dream pop duo features Woods drummer Aaron Neveu and was produced by Jarvis Taveniere.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
E-MO-TION 299.

E-MO-TION

by Carly Rae Jepsen
August 21, 2015
The third full-length release for the Canadian pop singer features songs co-written by such artists as Rostam Batmanglij of Vampire Weekend, Dev Hynes, Dan Nigro of As Tall As Lions, Ariel Rechtshaid, Sia, and Peter Svensson of The Cardigans.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.8

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