Best Music and Albums for 2014

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61	801. Donker Mag by Die Antwoord June 3, 2014 The third full-length release from the South African duo of Ninja and Yo-Landi features a guest appearance from DJ Muggs. User Score 7.2
61	802. Glorious by Foxes March 11, 2014 The debut full-length release for British pop singer-songwriter Louisa Rose Allen, who won a Grammy for her work on Zedd's Clarity. User Score 8.1
60	803. Listen by The Kooks September 2, 2014 The fourth full-length release for the British rock band was produced by Inflo, a British hip-hop producer. User Score 6.1
60	804. Corazón by Santana May 6, 2014 The largely Spanish-language Latin release from the guitarist features guest appearances from such artists as ChocQuibTown, Lila Downs, Gloria Estefan, Juanes, Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, Ziggy Marley, Miguel, Niña Pastori, Pitbull, Samuel Rosa, Wayne Shorter, Soledad, and Diego Torres. User Score 2.3
60	805. Music and Words by David Shrigley December 15, 2014 British visual artist David Shrigley's words were turned into music by Arab Strap co-founder Malcolm Middleton in this collaboration that also features Bridget McCann, Gavin Mitchell, and Scott Vermeire. User Score tbd

60	806. Storytone by Neil Young November 4, 2014 The deluxe two-disc set from the singer-songwriter features one disc with a 92-piece orchestra and choir plus a disc of solo versions of the same songs. User Score 5.3
60	807. Symphonica by George Michael March 18, 2014 A collection of ten covers and seven original songs from the pop singer's 2011-12 orchestral tour. User Score 7.2
60	808. Sheezus by Lily Allen May 6, 2014 The third studio release for the British pop singer was produced by DJ Dahi, Greg Kurstin, and Shellback. User Score 7.1
60	809. Satellite Flight: The Journey to Mother Moon by Kid Cudi February 25, 2014 Originally an EP, the 10-track album was a surprise midnight release for the hip hop artist. User Score 6.9
60	810. A Better Tomorrow by Wu-Tang Clan December 2, 2014 The sixth full-length studio release for the rap group was executive produced by RZA and is its first in seven years. User Score 6.7

60	811. Ices by Lia Ices September 16, 2014 The third full-length release from the now Northern-California-based singer-songwriter was produced by Benny Sagittarius and Clams Casino. User Score tbd
60	812. Disgraceland by The Orwells June 3, 2014 The second full-length release for the Chicago quintet includes production from Dave Sitek, Chris Coady, and Jim Abbiss. User Score 6.9
59	813. Education, Education, Education & War by Kaiser Chiefs April 1, 2014 The fifth studio release for the rock band was produced by Ben H. Allen III and is its first without Nick Hodgson who left in December 2012 (Vijay Mistry takes over on drums). User Score 7.1
59	814. New Eyes by Clean Bandit June 17, 2014 The debut full-length release for the British quartet known for its fusion of classical and electronic music features guest appearance from artists such as Jess Glynne, Love Ssega, Stylo G, and Elisabeth Troy. User Score 8.0
59	815. Recess by Skrillex March 18, 2014 The debut full-length release for the Grammy-winning electronic artist includes guest appearances from Chance the Rapper, Diplo, Ragga Twins, and Alvin Risk. User Score 5.8

59	816. Sweet Disarray by Dan Croll April 1, 2014 The debut release for the Liverpool-based singer-songwriter was self-produced. User Score 8.1
59	817. With a Little Help from My Fwends by The Flaming Lips October 28, 2014 The Wayne Coyne-led band covers The Beatles' 1967 album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, with guest appearances from such artists as Julianna Barwick, Black Pus, Miley Cyrus, Dr. Dog, Electric Würms, Foxygen, J Mascis, Moby, My Morning Jacket, Phantogram, and Tegan and Sara. User Score 4.7
58	818. The Endless River by Pink Floyd November 10, 2014 The 15th and final full-length studio release from the British rock band features unreleased music from its 1993 Division Bell sessions. User Score 7.5
58	819. Love Frequency by Klaxons June 16, 2014 The third full-length release for the British indie trio features production from Erol Alkan, Gorgon City, James Murphy, and Tom Rowlands of The Chemical Brothers. User Score 6.1
58	820. Drowners by Drowners January 28, 2014 The debut full-length release for the New York-based band led by Welsh native Matt Hitt includes three songs from its 2013 EP, Between Us Girls. User Score 7.4
58	821. Supermodel by Foster the People March 18, 2014 The second full-length release for the indie pop band led by Mark Foster was produced by Paul Epworth. User Score 7.7
58	822. Live: Uurop VIII-XII/Places in Sun & Winter, Son by The Fall October 27, 2014 The 12th live release for the band contains tracks from its European tours between 2008-2012. User Score tbd
58	823. Embrace by Embrace April 28, 2014 This is the first release in eight years for the British indie rock band led by Danny McNamara. User Score 8.0
58	824. Pop Psychology by Neon Trees April 22, 2014 The third full-length release for the Utah band was influenced by the therapy sessions of lead singer, Tyler Glenn. User Score 7.1
57	825. Motion by Calvin Harris November 4, 2014 The fourth full-length studio release for the Scottish DJ/EDM producer features guest appearances from All About She, Big Sean, Ellie Goulding, Haim, Theo Hutchcraft of Hurts, John Newman, Gwen Stefani, and Tinashe. User Score 7.0
56	826. Moonshine in the Trunk by Brad Paisley August 25, 2014 The 10th studio release for the country singer features guest appearances from Emmylou Harris and Carrie Underwood. User Score 6.8
56	827. The New Classic by Iggy Azalea April 22, 2014 The debut full-length studio release for the Australian rapper features guest appearances from Charli XCX, Mavado, Rita Ora, and T.I. User Score 6.5
56	828. Sweet Talker by Jessie J October 14, 2014 The third full-length release for the British pop singer-songwriter features guest appearances from 2 Chainz, De La Soul, Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj, and Lindsey Stirling. User Score 5.3
56	829. Peroxide by Nina Nesbitt February 17, 2014 The debut full-length release for the Scottish singer-songwriter was produced with Iain Archer and Jake Gosling. User Score 6.1
56	830. The Brink by The Jezabels February 18, 2014 The second full-length release for the Australian indie quartet was produced by Dan Grech-Marguerat. User Score 7.7
56	831. Tranquilizers by Dog Bite January 21, 2014 With the addition of Woody Shortridge and Tak Takemura, the second release finds the band led by Phil Jones expanded to a quartet. User Score 5.3
55	832. V by Maroon 5 September 2, 2014 The fifth full-length release for the Los Angeles rock band features a guest appearance from Gwen Stefani. User Score 5.6
55	833. Hold My Home by Cold War Kids October 21, 2014 The fifth full-length studio release from the indie rock band led by Nathan Willett is its first with new drummer, Joe Plummer. User Score 7.6
55	834. Enclosure by John Frusciante April 8, 2014 The latest solo release for the former guitarist of the Red Hot Chili Peppers was recorded at the same time as his collaboration with the Black Knights. User Score 7.4
54	835. Old Boots, New Dirt by Jason Aldean October 7, 2014 The sixth full-length release for the country singer was produced by Michael Knox. User Score 4.2
54	836. Blacc Hollywood by Wiz Khalifa August 19, 2014 The fifth full-length studio release for the Grammy-nominated rapper features guest appearances from Curren$y, Ghost Loft, Juicy J, Nicki Minaj, Nas, Project Pat, Rick Ross, ScHoolboy Q, Snoop Dogg, Ty Dolla $ign, and Chevy Woods. User Score 5.4
54	837. Hood Billionaire by Rick Ross November 24, 2014 The seventh studio release for the rapper and his second in 2014, features guest appearances from Boosie Badazz, Big K.R.I.T., Jay-Z, K. Michelle, Project Pat, R. Kelly, Snoop Dogg, Whole Slab, and Yo Gotti. User Score 2.3
53	838. Heaven & Earth by Yes July 22, 2014 Produced by Roy Thomas Baker, this is the latest release from the progressive rock band with its new lead singer, Jon Davison. User Score 4.3
53	839. Animal Ambition: An Untamed Desire to Win by 50 Cent June 3, 2014 The first album in five years for the rapper features guest appearances from Guardan Banks, Jadakiss, Kidd Kidd, Mr. Probz, Prodigy, Schoolboy Q, Styles P., Trey Songz, and Yo Gotti. User Score 6.1
51	840. Listen by David Guetta November 24, 2014 The sixth full-length studio release for the French DJ/producer features guest appearances from Afrojack, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, John Legend, Magic!, Sam Martin, Nicki Minaj, Nico & Vinz, Bebe Rexha, Emeli Sandé, The Scipt, Sia, and Ryan Tedder. User Score 5.5
49	841. Paula by Robin Thicke July 1, 2014 The seventh full-length studio release for the R&B singer was dedicated to his wife, Paula Patton. User Score 1.5
48	842. Louder by Lea Michele March 4, 2014 The debut solo pop release for the Glee actress includes production from Chris Braide, Kuk Harrell, Anne Preven, John Shanks, and Stargate. User Score 7.8
45	843. A.K.A. by Jennifer Lopez June 17, 2014 The eigth studio release for the pop singer features guest appearances from French Montana, Iggy Azalea, Pitbull, Rick Ross, and T.I. User Score 7.5