Album Releases by User Score

Dean Wareham vs. Cheval Sombre 501.

Dean Wareham vs. Cheval Sombre

by Dean Wareham
October 26, 2018
The collaboration between Dean Wareham and Cheval Sombre features covers of Western-themed songs recorded with producer Jason Quever.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Pinned 502.

Pinned

by A Place to Bury Strangers
April 13, 2018
The fifth full-length release for the Brooklyn noise rock band led by Oliver Ackerman is its first with drummer Lia Simone Braswell.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.2
Moaning 503.

Moaning

by Moaning
March 2, 2018
The debut full-length release for the Los Angles post-punk trio of Sean Solomon, Pascal Stevenson, and Andrew MacKelvie was recorded by Alex Newport.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.2
Hundred Acres 504.

Hundred Acres

by S. Carey
February 23, 2018
The third full-length release for the singer-songwriter features contributions from such artists as Casey Foubert, Gordi, and Rob Moose of yMusic.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.1
In the Rainbow Rain 505.

In the Rainbow Rain

by Okkervil River
April 27, 2018
The latest release for the rock band led by Will Sheff, who produced the album with Shawn Everett, was recorded with Benjamin Lazar Davis, Will Graefe, Sarah Pedinotti, and Cully Symington.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.1
Critical Equation 506.

Critical Equation

by Dr. Dog
April 27, 2018
The 10th full-length studio release for the Philadelphia indie band was produced by Gus Seyffert.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
6.5
Lightsleeper 507.

Lightsleeper

by Neil Finn
August 24, 2018
The debut collaboration between Neil Finn and his son Liam features contributions from Neil's wife (and Liam's mother) Sharon, Liam's brother Elroy, Connan Mockasin, and Mick Fleetwood.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
6.8
Wham! Bang! Pow! Let's Rock Out! 508.

Wham! Bang! Pow! Let's Rock Out!

by Art Brut
November 23, 2018
The first new full-length release for the art pop band in seven years was produced by Jim Moray.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.0
Language 509.

Language

by MNEK
September 7, 2018
The debut full-length release for the British pop singer-songwriter features a guest appearance from Hailee Steinfeld.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.1
A Productive Cough 510.

A Productive Cough

by Titus Andronicus
March 2, 2018
The fifth full-length release for the indie punk band led by Patrick Stickles features a cover of Bob Dylan's "(I'm) Like a Rolling Stone" and was produced by Kevin S. McMahon.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
5.7
Virtue 511.

Virtue

by The Voidz
March 30, 2018
The second full-length release for Julian Casablancas and the band was produced by Shawn Everett and its first as The Voidz (dropping "Julian Casablancas+").
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.3
Testing 512.

Testing

by A$AP Rocky
May 25, 2018
The third full-length studio album from the New York rapper was a surprise release and features guest appearances from FKA twigs, French Montana, Juicy J, Kid Cudi, Kodak Black, Moby, Frank Ocean, Skepta, and T.I.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.5
Our Country: Americana, Act 2 513.

Our Country: Americana, Act 2

by Ray Davies
June 29, 2018
The Kinks frontman's follow-up to his 2017 Americana features The Jayhawks, as well spoken word, and reworked versions of some of his work with the Kinks and as a solo artist.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Out of Touch 514.

Out of Touch

by Jaakko Eino Kalevi
October 12, 2018
The fifth full-length solo release for the Berlin-based Finnish artist was inspired by his time in Greece.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Bell House 515.

Bell House

by Shy Boys
August 3, 2018
Kyle Little and Ross Brown join Collin Rausch, Kyle Rausch and Konnor Ervin for to the group for Kansas City indie rock band's second full-length release.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Monsters Exist 516.

Monsters Exist

by Orbital
September 14, 2018
The first new full-length release for the British electronic duo features a guest appearance from Prof. Brian Cox and a deluxe edition includes another eight tracks.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
6.6
Head Over Heels 517.

Head Over Heels

by Chromeo
June 15, 2018
The fifth full-length release for the Canadian electro-funk duo features guest appearances from D.R.A.M., French Montana, Amber Mark, Stefflon Don, and The-Dream.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.7
Full Circle Nightmare 518.

Full Circle Nightmare

by Kyle Craft
February 2, 2018
The second full-length studio release for Portland, Oregon-based indie rock singer-songwriter was produced by Chris Funk of the Decemberists.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.4
Scorpion 519.

Scorpion

by Drake
June 29, 2018
The 25-track fifth studio release for the Canadian hip-hop artist features guest appearances from Jay-Z and Ty Dollar $ign as well as vocals from Michael Jackson and Static Major.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
3.9
Move Through the Dawn 520.

Move Through the Dawn

by The Coral
August 10, 2018
The ninth full-length studio release for the British indie rock band was produced with Rich Turvey.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Sir 521.

Sir

by Fischerspooner
February 16, 2018
The fourth full-length release for the electroclash duo was produced by R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe and features guest appearances from Andy LeMaster, Johnny Magee, Holly Miranda, and Caroline Polachek.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.5
Joyride 522.

Joyride

by Tinashe
April 13, 2018
Originally announced in 2015, the second full-length studio release for the R&B artist features guest appearances from French Montana, Future, Little Dragon, Offset, and Ty Dolla $ign is finally out.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.8
Free Yourself Up 523.

Free Yourself Up

by Lake Street Dive
May 4, 2018
The sixth full-length release for the Boston band was recorded in Nashville with Dan Knobler.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
6.8
Joy 524.

Joy

by Ty Segall
July 20, 2018
The second collaborative album by Ty Segall and White Fence features 15 tracks that range from 16 seconds to over five minutes long.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.1
The Capitol Studios Sessions 525.

The Capitol Studios Sessions

by Jeff Goldblum
November 9, 2018
Recorded live in studio with an audience, the debut full-length release for the actor/jazz pianist with his band, The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra and features guest appearances from Till Bronner, Imelda May, Haley Reinhart, and Sarah Silverman.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
For Ever 526.

For Ever

by Jungle
September 14, 2018
The second full-length release for the British soul collective was recorded in London and Los Angeles.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.0
No Tourists 527.

No Tourists

by The Prodigy
November 2, 2018
The seventh full-length release for the British electronic trio features guest appearances from Barns Courtney and Ho99o9.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
6.8
Slow Air 528.

Slow Air

by Still Corners
August 17, 2018
The fourth full-length release for the synthpop duo of Greg Hughes and Tessa Murray was written and recorded in just three months.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
IC-01 Hanoi 529.

IC-01 Hanoi

by Unknown Mortal Orchestra
October 26, 2018
The fifth full-length release for the Oregon-based New Zealand psychedelic rock band was recorded during the same session as Sex & Food.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
6.6
Passover 530.

Passover

by A Grave with No Name
January 19, 2018
The sixth full-length release for Alexander Shields was produced and mixed by Misha Hering.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
The Straight Hits! 531.

The Straight Hits!

by Josh T. Pearson
April 13, 2018
The first new solo release in seven years for the Austin singer-songwriter was written in three days.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Megaplex 532.

Megaplex

by We Are Scientists
April 27, 2018
The sixth full-length release for the New York indie pop duo was produced by Max Hart.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Shiny and Oh So Bright, Vol. 1: No Past. No Future. No Sun 533.

Shiny and Oh So Bright, Vol. 1: No Past. No Future. No Sun

by The Smashing Pumpkins
November 16, 2018
Produced by Rick Rubin, the 10th full-length release for the alternative rock band sees the return of original members Jimmy Chamberlin and James Iha, joining remaining members Billy Corgan and Jeff Schroeder.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
6.5
Wildness 534.

Wildness

by Snow Patrol
May 25, 2018
The seventh full-length studio release for the rock band led by Gary Lightbody is its first in seven years and was produced by Jacknife Lee.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.7
AmeriKKKant 535.

AmeriKKKant

by Ministry
March 9, 2018
The 14th full-length studio release for the industrial metal band led by Al Jourgensen is its first without guitarist Mike Scaccia, who passed away in 2012.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
6.2
Ye 536.

Ye

by Kanye West
June 1, 2018
The seven-track release from the rapper was streamed live from Wyoming and featured guest appearances from 070 Shake, DeJ Loaf, Jeremih, Kid Cudi, John Legend, Nicki Minaj, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Ty Dolla $ign, Valee and Charlie Wilson.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.1
Simulation Theory 537.

Simulation Theory

by Muse
November 9, 2018
The eighth full-length studio release for the British rock band was produced by Rich Costey, Mike Elizondo, Shellback, and Timbaland. The deluxe and super deluxe editions feature alternate versions of several of the album's tracks.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
6.9
Golden 538.

Golden

by Kylie Minogue
April 6, 2018
The 14th full-length studio release for the Australian pop artist features influences from country music, with three tracks recorded in Nashville and a guest appearance from Jack Savoretti.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.7
It's About Time 539.

It's About Time

by Nile Rodgers
September 28, 2018
The first Chic album in over 25 years features guest appearances from Cosha, Craig David, Danny L Harle, Lady Gaga, LunchMoney Lewis, Vic Mensa, Mura Masa, NAO, Philippe Saisse, Emeli Sandé, Hailee Steinfeld, and Stefflon Don.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.5
Drift 540.

Drift

by The Men
March 2, 2018
The seventh full-length release for the Brooklyn post-punk band was recorded with Travis Harrison.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.2
Yesterday Was Forever 541.

Yesterday Was Forever

by Kate Nash
March 30, 2018
The fourth full-length release for the British singer-songwriter was funded from a Kickstarter campaign.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.4
The Atlas Underground 542.

The Atlas Underground

by Tom Morello
October 12, 2018
The first full-length solo release for the Rage Against The Machine, Audioslave and Prophets of Rage member under his name features guest appearances from Steve Aoki, Bassnectar, Big Boi, Gary Clark Jr., K.Flay, GZA, Leikeli47, Killer Mike, Knife Party, Vic Mensa, Tim McIlrath, Marcus Mumford, Portugal. The Man, Pretty Lights, Carl Restivo, RZA, Nico Stadi, and Whethan.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Where Wilderness Grows 543.

Where Wilderness Grows

by Gengahr
March 9, 2018
The second full-length release for the British indie rock band led by Felix Bush was produced by Neil Comber and features a guest appearance by Wolf Alice's Ellie Rowsell.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
8.1
Kamikaze 544.

Kamikaze

by Eminem
August 31, 2018
The surprise release from the Detroit rapper features guest appearances from Joyner Lucas, Jessie Reyez, Royce 5'9", and Def Jam Records president Paul Rosenberg.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
8.2
Speak Your Mind 545.

Speak Your Mind

by Anne-Marie
April 27, 2018
The debut full-length release for the British pop artist features a guest appearance from Marshmello.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.6
Staying at Tamara's 546.

Staying at Tamara's

by George Ezra
March 23, 2018
The second full-length release for the British singer-songwriter features a guest appearance from First Aid Kit.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
8.0
My Mind Makes Noises 547.

My Mind Makes Noises

by Pale Waves
September 14, 2018
The debut full-length release for the British indie pop band led by Heather Baron-Gracie was co-produced by The 1975's Matty Healy and George Daniel (as well as Jonathan Gilmore and the band's drummer Ciara Doran).
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.1
Stone Temple Pilots [2018] 548.

Stone Temple Pilots [2018]

by Stone Temple Pilots
March 16, 2018
The second self-titled release for the alternative rock band is the first to features former The X Factor contestant Jeff Gutt as its lead singer.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.3
Tangerine Reef 549.

Tangerine Reef

by Animal Collective
August 17, 2018
The 11th full-length studio release for the experimental pop band is an audiovisual album developed in collaboration with Coral Morphologic and is its first without Panda Bear.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
6.8
Delta 550.

Delta

by Mumford & Sons
November 16, 2018
The fourth full-length studio release for the British folk rock band was produced by Paul Epworth.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
6.1
Let's Go Sunshine 551.

Let's Go Sunshine

by The Kooks
August 31, 2018
The fifth full-length release for the British indie pop band led by Luke Pritchard was produced by Brandon Friesen and Chris Seefried.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
6.1
Origins 552.

Origins

by Imagine Dragons
November 9, 2018
The fourth full-length studio release for the Las Vegas rock band features production from Alex Da Kid, John Hill, Joel Little, Mattman & Robin, Jorgen Odegard, and Ido Zmishlany.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
6.2
Natural Rebel 553.

Natural Rebel

by Richard Ashcroft
October 19, 2018
The fifth full-length solo release for the British rock artist was produced with Jon Kelly and Emre Ramazanoglu.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
8.1
Mania 554.

Mania

by Fall Out Boy
January 19, 2018
The seventh full-length release for the Chicago pop-punk band features a guest appearance from Burna Boy.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
6.0
Nasir 555.

Nasir

by Nas
June 15, 2018
The seven-track release for the New York rap artist was produced by Kanye West.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
7.5
Evolution 556.

Evolution

by Disturbed
October 19, 2018
The seventh full-length studio release for the Chicago heavy metal band led by David Draiman was produced by Kevin Churko.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
6.3
Crooked Shadows 557.

Crooked Shadows

by Dashboard Confessional
February 9, 2018
The seventh full-length studio release for the emo band led by Chris Carrabba is its first in eight years.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
6.2
Coup de Grace 558.

Coup de Grace

by Miles Kane
August 10, 2018
The third full-length solo release for the former frontman of The Rascals features songs co-written with fellow The Last Shadow Puppets member Zach Dawes, Jamie T, Lana Del Raye, and Mini Mansions' Tyler Parkford.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
7.7
Happy Xmas 559.

Happy Xmas

by Eric Clapton
October 12, 2018
The Christmas album from the British guitarist features one new original song and an electronic-inspired version of "Jingle Bells" dedicated to Avicii.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
tbd
The Time Is Now 560.

The Time Is Now

by Craig David
January 26, 2018
The seventh full-length release for the Britihs R&B singer features guest appearances from Bastille, Chase & Status, JP Cooper, Goldlink, Ella Mai, and AJ Tracey.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
6.3
Smalls Change (Meditations Upon Ageing) 561.

Smalls Change (Meditations Upon Ageing)

by Derek Smalls
April 13, 2018
The debut solo release for the Spinal Tap bass player features guest appearances from Jeff "Skunk" Baxter, Gregg Bisonnette, Larry Carlton, David Crosby, Donald Fagen, Taylor Hawkins, Jim Keltner, Danny Kortchmar, Russ Kunkel, Michael League, Steve Lukather, Jane Lynch, Judith Owen, Phil X, Joe Satriani, Paul Shaffer, Chad Smith, The Snarky Puppy Horns, Steve Vai, Richard Thompson, Waddy Wachtel, Rick Wakeman, and Dweezil Zappa.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
tbd
Man of the Woods 562.

Man of the Woods

by Justin Timberlake
February 2, 2018
The fifth full-length solo studio release for the pop artist features guest appearances from Alicia Keys and Chris Stapleton.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
6.1
Anthem of the Peaceful Army 563.

Anthem of the Peaceful Army

by Greta Van Fleet
October 19, 2018
The debut full-length release for the Michigan rock band was recorded by Marlon Young, Al Sutton and Herschel Boone in Nashville and Michigan.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
5.9
Nuthin' 2 Prove 564.

Nuthin' 2 Prove

by Lil Yachty
October 19, 2018
The second release in 2018 for the Atlanta rap artist features guest appearances from Cardi B, Kevin Gates, Gunna, Juice WRLD, Lil Baby, Offset, Playboi Carti, Trippie Redd, and Young Nudy.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
4.0
Beerbongs & Bentleys 565.

Beerbongs & Bentleys

by Post Malone
April 27, 2018
The second full-length release for the rapper features guest appearaces from 21 Savage, G-Eazy, Swae Lee, Nicki Minaj, Ty Dolla $ign, and YG.
Metascore:
51
User Score:
6.7
Lil Boat 2 566.

Lil Boat 2

by Lil Yachty
March 9, 2018
The second full-length studio release for the Atlanta rapper features guest appearances from 2 Chainz, Jban$2Turnt, K$upreme, Lil Baby, Lil Pump, Offset, PnB Rock, Quavo, Tee Grizzley, Trippie Redd, Ugly God, and YoungBoy Never Broke Again.
Metascore:
50
User Score:
5.2
Total Xanarchy 567.

Total Xanarchy

by Lil Xan
April 6, 2018
The debut full-length release for the rapper features guest appearances from 2 Chainz, $teven Cannon, Diplo, and YG.
Metascore:
49
User Score:
2.4
44/876 568.

44/876

by Sting
April 20, 2018
The debut full-length collaboration between Sting and Shaggy features contributions from DJ Agent Sasco, Aidonia, Morgan Heritage, Dominic Miller, and Robbie Shakespeare.
Metascore:
49
User Score:
6.1
Skins 569.

Skins

by XXXTentacion
December 7, 2018
The posthumous release for the controversial Florida rapper features a guest appearance from Kanye West.
Metascore:
44
User Score:
3.8
DUMMY BOY 570.

DUMMY BOY

by 6ix9ine
November 27, 2018
The debut full-length studio release for the rapper features guest appearances from A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Anuel AA, Gunna, Tory Lanez, Lil Baby, Nicki Minaj, Murda Beatz, Bobby Shmurda, DJ Spinking, TrifeDrew, and Kanye West.
Metascore:
38
User Score:
1.8

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    Fabiana Palladino - Fabiana Palladino

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