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	63 701. Songs for Our Mothers by Fat White Family January 22, 2016 Drugs, murder, and abusive relationships are some of the dark subjects of the second full-length release from the British band. Metascore: 63 User Score: tbd
	63 702. Say Yes!: A Tribute to Elliott Smith by Various Artists October 14, 2016 The latest tribute release to the singer-songwriter features covers of his songs by such artists as Julien Baker, Lou Barlow, Tanya Donelly, William Fitzsimmons, Swervedriver's Adam Franklin, Juliana Hatfield, Jesu/Sun Kil Moon, J. Mascis, Amanda Palmer, Wild Sun, Waxahatchee, and Yuck. Metascore: 63 User Score: tbd
	63 703. Born of the Sun by Faun Fables July 22, 2016 The sixth full-length release for the California psych folk band led by Dawn McCarthy and Nils Frykdahl is their first in six years. Metascore: 63 User Score: tbd
	63 704. W:/2016ALBUM/ by Deadmau5 December 2, 2016 The Canadian electronic producer admitted on Twitter he had a love/hate thing for his eighth full-length studio release that features a guest appearance from Grabbitz. Metascore: 63 User Score: 6.7
	62 705. Walls by Kings of Leon October 14, 2016 The seventh full-length studio release for the rock band was produced by Markus Dravs. Metascore: 62 User Score: 6.7

	62 706. Dead by Spectres April 15, 2016 The British noise-rock band had artists as Andy Bell, Factory Floor, Hookworms and Mogwai's Stuart Braithwaite remix its 2015 debut release, Dying. Metascore: 62 User Score: tbd
	62 707. Quiero Creedence by Various Artists July 29, 2016 The Latin tribute album to Creedence Clearwater Revival features songs covered by such artists as Enrique Bunbury, Andres Calamaro, El Tri, Juan Gabriel, Los Lobos, Los Lonely Boys, Ozomatli, ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons and La Santa Cecilia's La Marisol. Metascore: 62 User Score: tbd
	62 708. Stranger Things by Yuck February 26, 2016 The third full-length release for the indie rock band and its second since lead singer Daniel Blumberg left in 2013 was self-produced. Metascore: 62 User Score: 6.5
	62 709. This Is What the Truth Feels Like by Gwen Stefani March 18, 2016 The third full-length solo studio release for the pop singer features a guest appearance from Fetty Wap and production from Greg Kurstin, Mattman & Robin, JR Rotem and Stargate. Metascore: 62 User Score: 7.8
	62 710. We're All Somebody from Somewhere by Steven Tyler July 15, 2016 The Aerosmith frontman goes country on his first solo release features production from T Bone Burnett, Dan Huff, Marti Frederiksen, Cadillac Three’s Jaren Johnston as well as a cover of "Janie's Got a Gun." Metascore: 62 User Score: 7.3

	62 711. Requiem for Hell by Mono October 14, 2016 The ninth full-length release for the Japanese post-rock band was produced by Steve Albini. Metascore: 62 User Score: 7.0
	62 712. Ibifornia by Cassius August 26, 2016 The first new studio release in nearly a decade for the French house duo features guest appearances from the Beastie Boys' Mike D, Portugal. The Man's John Gourley, Jaw, Cat Power, Ryan Tedder, and Pharrell Williams. Metascore: 62 User Score: tbd
	62 713. Wild Things by Ladyhawke June 3, 2016 The Los Angeles-based New Zealand pop artist Pip Brown re-recorded material for her third release as she felt the songs were too dark and "didn't feel like" her anymore. Metascore: 62 User Score: 7.4
	61 714. We Can Do Anything by Violent Femmes March 4, 2016 This is the first full-length studio release in 16 years for the band led by Gordon Gano and Brian Ritchie with Dresden Dolls' Brian Viglione taking over on drums from Victor de Lorenzo. Metascore: 61 User Score: 6.5
	61 715. Don't You by Wet January 29, 2016 This is the debut full-length release for the New York trio of Kelly Zutrau, Joe Valle, and Marty Sulkow. Metascore: 61 User Score: 7.8

	61 716. Victorious by Wolfmother February 19, 2016 The fourth full-length release for the Australian hard rock band led by Andrew Stockdale was produced by Brendan O'Brien. Metascore: 61 User Score: 6.4
	61 717. These Systems Are Failing by Moby & the Void Pacific Choir October 14, 2016 The 13th full-length studio release for the electronic artist is the first credited under the name Moby & The Void Pacific Choir. Metascore: 61 User Score: 7.6
	60 718. Thank You by Meghan Trainor May 13, 2016 Executive produced by Ricky Reed, the second full-length major studio release for the pop singer-songwriter feature guest appearances from LunchMoney Lewis and Yo Gotti. Metascore: 60 User Score: 5.7
	60 719. The Ride by Catfish and the Bottlemen May 27, 2016 The second full-length release for the Welsh alternative rock band was produced by Dave Sardy. Metascore: 60 User Score: 7.1
	60 720. Everything at Once by Travis April 29, 2016 The eighth full-length studio release for the Scottish rock band features a guest appearance by Josephine Oniyama. Metascore: 60 User Score: 7.3
	59 721. All Wet by Mr. Oizo September 30, 2016 The sixth full-length release from French filmmaker/electronic producer Quentin Dupieux features guest appearances from Boys Noize, Charli XCX, Mocky, Peaches, Phra, Siriusmo, Skrillex, and Tetanos. Metascore: 59 User Score: 7.5
	59 722. Simple Minds Acoustic by Simple Minds November 11, 2016 The first acoustic album for the Scottish rock band features a guest appearances from KT Tunstall. Metascore: 59 User Score: tbd
	59 723. Heavy Entertainment Show by Robbie Williams November 4, 2016 The 11th full-length studio release for the British pop singer features songs written with such artists as Brandon Flowers, Serge Gainsbourg, Jewel, The Killers' Dave Keuning, Ed Sheeran, and Rufus Wainwright. Metascore: 59 User Score: 8.2
	59 724. Stay Together by Kaiser Chiefs October 7, 2016 The sixth full-length studio release for the British rock band was produced by Brian Higgins. Metascore: 59 User Score: 6.4
	59 725. This Unruly Mess I've Made by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis February 26, 2016 The second full-length release for the hip hop duo features guest appearances from such artists as Anderson .Paak, Leon Bridges, Chance The Rapper, DJ Premier, Idris Elba, KRS-One, Kool Moe Dee, and Ed Sheeran. Metascore: 59 User Score: 6.2
	59 726. On My One by Jake Bugg June 17, 2016 The third full-length release for the British indie singer-songwriter features three songs co-produced with Jacknife Lee. Metascore: 59 User Score: 7.1
	59 727. Grasque by Choir of Young Believers February 19, 2016 The fifth full-length release for the Danish project of Jannis Noya Makrigiannis features a variety of influences including Danish pop, hip-hop, R&B, and techno. Metascore: 59 User Score: tbd
	58 728. K 2.0 by Kula Shaker February 12, 2016 The fifth full-length release for the British band led by Crispian Mill is its first in six years. Metascore: 58 User Score: tbd
	57 729. High Anxiety by Thom Sonny Green August 19, 2016 The debut full-length solo release for the Alt-J drummer was inspired by his life on the road with the band. Metascore: 57 User Score: tbd
	57 730. Songs in the Key of Animals by Benji Hughes January 29, 2016 The second full-length release for the North Carolina singer-songwriter was recorded over a two year period. Metascore: 57 User Score: tbd
	57 731. Peace Trail by Neil Young December 9, 2016 Recorded over four days, the 37th full-length studio release for the Canadian singer-songwriter features Jim Keltner on drums and Paul Bushnell on bass. Metascore: 57 User Score: 4.6
	56 732. Khalifa by Wiz Khalifa February 5, 2016 The sixth full-length studio release for the rapper features guest appearances from Juicy J, Rico Love, Courtney Noelle, Sebastian, Travis Scott, Chevy Woods, and Ty Dolla $ign. Metascore: 56 User Score: 5.1
	56 733. Fitz and the Tantrums by Fitz & the Tantrums June 10, 2016 The third full-length release for the Los Angeles band features even more electronic influences with production from Jesse Shatkin, Joel Little and Ricky Reed. Metascore: 56 User Score: 4.4
	55 734. Operator by MSTRKRFT July 22, 2016 The first new full-length release in five years for the Canadian electronic duo of Jesse F. Keeler and Al-P guest vocals from Chain And The Gang's Ian Svenonius. Metascore: 55 User Score: tbd
	55 735. Mount Ninji and Da Nice Time Kid by Die Antwoord September 16, 2016 The fourth full-length studio release for the South African rave-rap trio features guest appearances from Jack Black, Lil Tommy Terror, Sen Dog, and Dita Von Teese. Metascore: 55 User Score: 6.2
	55 736. Hymns by Bloc Party January 29, 2016 Kele Okereke and Russell Lissack return with a new line-up for the indie rock band's fifth full-length release. Metascore: 55 User Score: 5.4
	51 737. These People by Richard Ashcroft May 20, 2016 The fourth full-length solo release for the former Verve lead singer was co-produced with Chris Potter. Metascore: 51 User Score: 7.5
	48 738. Star Wars Headspace by Various Artists March 18, 2016 Executive produce by Rick Rubin, artists such as Baauer, Bonobo, Flying Lotus, Galantis, Kaskade, Royksopp and Rustie include sounds and/or dialogue from the Star Wars films on 15 tracks for this electronic compilation. Metascore: 48 User Score: 5.0
	37 739. Nine Track Mind by Charlie Puth January 29, 2016 The debut full-length release for the pop singer-songwriter who co-wrote the Wiz Khalifa song “See You Again,” features guest appearances from Selena Gomez and Meghan Trainor. Metascore: 37 User Score: 4.8

Album Releases by User Score

Songs for Our Mothers

Say Yes!: A Tribute to Elliott Smith

Born of the Sun

W:/2016ALBUM/

Walls

Dead

Quiero Creedence

Stranger Things

This Is What the Truth Feels Like

We're All Somebody from Somewhere

Requiem for Hell

Ibifornia

Wild Things

We Can Do Anything

Don't You

Victorious

These Systems Are Failing

Thank You

The Ride

Everything at Once

All Wet

Simple Minds Acoustic

Heavy Entertainment Show

Stay Together

This Unruly Mess I've Made

On My One

Grasque

K 2.0

High Anxiety

Songs in the Key of Animals

Peace Trail

Khalifa

Fitz and the Tantrums

Operator

Mount Ninji and Da Nice Time Kid

Hymns

These People

Star Wars Headspace

Nine Track Mind

Fabiana Palladino - Fabiana Palladino

Who Will You Believe - The Pernice Brothers

Revelator - Phosphorescent

FU##IN' UP - Neil Young & Crazy Horse

It All Comes Down to This - A Certain Ratio

Ramona - Grace Cummings

Ohio Players - The Black Keys

One Deep River - Mark Knopfler

A La Sala - Khruangbin

Final Summer - Cloud Nothings