Best Music and Albums for 2015

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96	1. To Pimp A Butterfly by Kendrick Lamar March 16, 2015 The third full-length studio release from the hip hop artist features guest appearances from Bilal, George Clinton, James Fauntleroy, Ronald Isley, Rapsody, Snoop Dogg, Thundercat, and Anna Wise. User Score 9.0
90	2. Carrie & Lowell by Sufjan Stevens March 31, 2015 The seventh full-length studio release for the singer-songwriter features contributions from Thomas Bartlett, Sean Carey, Casey Foubert, Ben Lester, Nedelle Torrisi, and Laura Veirs. User Score 8.8
90	3. No Cities to Love by Sleater-Kinney January 20, 2015 The first release in ten years for the indie rock trio of Carrie Brownstein, Corin Tucker, and Janet Weiss was produced by John Goodmanson. User Score 8.2
89	4. Apex Predator - Easy Meat by Napalm Death January 27, 2015 The 15th studio release for the British grindcore band was produced by Russ Russell. User Score 7.2
89	5. The Fade in Time by Sam Lee March 16, 2015 The second full-length release for the Mercury-nominated singer-songwriter was produced by Arthur Jeffes and Jamie Orchard-Lisle. User Score 5.6

89	6. Hand.Cannot.Erase. by Steven Wilson March 3, 2015 The fourth solo release for the British artist was inspired by a news article about the discovery of a young woman's dead body in her apartment three years after her death. User Score 8.8
88	7. Divers by Joanna Newsom October 23, 2015 The fourth full-length release for the singer-songwriter features the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra and arrangements by Nico Muhly and David Longstreth. User Score 8.2
88	8. Sometimes I Sit And Think, And Sometimes I Just Sit by Courtney Barnett March 24, 2015 This is the debut full-length release for the Australian indie singer-songwriter. User Score 8.5
88	9. That's the Spirit by Bring Me the Horizon September 11, 2015 The fifth full-length studio release for the British metal band was produced by band members Oli Sykes and Jordan Fish. User Score 7.2
88	10. From Kinshasa by Mbongwana Star May 19, 2015 After leaving Staff Benda Bilili in 2013, Coco Ngambali and Theo Nsituvuidi started a new group and released this debut release produced by Liam "Doctor L" Farrell. User Score 5.3

88	11. Art Angels by Grimes December 11, 2015 The fourth full-length release for the Canadian artist was self-produced and features guest appearances from Aristophanes and Janelle Monáe. User Score 8.8
87	12. Complicated Game by James McMurtry February 24, 2015 The first studio release in six years for the singer-songwriter was co-produced by C.C. Adcock and Mike Napolitano. User Score 8.2
87	13. Have You in My Wilderness by Julia Holter September 25, 2015 The fourth full-length release for the Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter was recorded with Cole M. Greif-Neill. User Score 8.6
87	14. Something More Than Free by Jason Isbell July 17, 2015 The fifth full-length solo release for the singer-songwriter was produced by Dave Cobb. User Score 8.2
87	15. John Howard & the Night Mail by John Howard & The Night Mail August 21, 2015 This is the latest release from the British singer-songwriter with Andy Lewis and Ian Button. User Score 7.6

87	16. Ten Love Songs by Susanne Sundfør February 16, 2015 The fifth studio release for the Norwegian singer-songwriter features contributions from Anthony Gonzalez of M83, Lars Horntveth of Jaga Jazzist, Svein & Torbjorn from Röyksopp, and the Trondheimsolistene Chamber Ensemble. User Score 8.8
87	17. Choose Your Weapon by Hiatus Kaiyote May 4, 2015 This is the second full-length release for the Grammy-nominated Australian band led by Nai Palm. User Score 8.5
87	18. Painted Shut by Hop Along May 4, 2015 Originally a solo project Frances Quinlan under the name Hop Along, Queen Ansleis, the second full-length release sees the addition of three members, a shorter name, and co-production from John Agnello. User Score 8.4
87	19. Summertime '06 by Vince Staples June 30, 2015 The debut full-length studio release for the Long Beach rapper features production from Clams Casino, DJ Dahi, Brian Kidd, No I.D., and Christian Rich. User Score 8.6
87	20. Vulnicura by Björk January 20, 2015 Originally scheduled for a March release, the ninth studio release for the Icelandic singer-songwriter was released early on iTunes after an illegal leak of the songs was available. User Score 8.8
87	21. I Love You, Honeybear by Father John Misty February 10, 2015 The second full-length release from Josh Tillman as Father John Misty was co-produced with Jonathan Wilson. User Score 8.6
87	22. Remembering Mountains: Unheard Songs By Karen Dalton by Various Artists May 26, 2015 Isobel Campbell, Diane Cluck, Sharon Van Etten, Josephine Foster, Patty Griffin, Larkin Grimm, Laurel Halo, Julia Holter, Marissa Nadler, Tara Jane O'Neil, and Lucinda Williams give voice to lyrics and poems written by folk singer-songwriter Karen Dalton. User Score 7.2
87	23. In Colour by Jamie xx June 2, 2015 The debut full-length solo release for the xx's Jamie Smith features guest appearances from Popcaan, Young Thug, as well as his xx bandmates Romy Croft and Oliver Sim. User Score 8.7
87	24. Nashville Obsolete by Dave Rawlings Machine September 18, 2015 The second full-length release for the guitarist features Paul Kowert, Brittany Haas, Jordan Tice, Willie Watson, and Gillian Welch (who also co-wrote the songs and sings with Rawlings). User Score 7.1
86	25. Natalie Prass by Natalie Prass January 27, 2015 The debut full-length release for the singer-songwriter was co-produced by Matthew E. White and Trey Pollard. User Score 8.0
86	26. Dark Energy by Jlin March 24, 2015 This is the debut full-length release for the Gary, Indiana electronic producer. User Score 7.1
86	27. The Blade by Ashley Monroe July 24, 2015 The second full-length release for the country singer-songwriter (who is also a member of Pistol Annies) was produced by Vince Gill and Justin Niebank. User Score 8.1
86	28. It's Great to Be Alive! [Live] by Drive-By Truckers October 30, 2015 The three-disc live album collects 35 tracks from its three-night stand at the San Francisco's Fillmore Auditorium in November 2014. User Score 8.6
86	29. Joy of Living: A Tribute to Ewan Maccoll by Various Artists October 30, 2015 The two-disc tribute to the British folk artist features such artists as Paul Brady, Bombay Bicycle Club, Billy Bragg, Paul Buchanan of the Blue Nile, Eliza Carthy, Martin Carthy, Jarvis Cocker of Pulp, Steve Earle, David Gray, Dick Gaughan, The Unthanks, Norma Waterson and Rufus & Martha Wainwright. User Score tbd
86	30. Simple Songs by Jim O'Rourke May 19, 2015 This is the first solo release for the experimental artist since 2009's The Visitor. User Score 8.4
86	31. Surf by Donnie Trumpet & The Social Experiment May 29, 2015 The collaborative debut album from Chance The Rapper with Donnie Trumpet features Peter CottonTale, Nate Fox, and Greg Landfair, Jr., with guest appearances from Erykah Badu, Big Sean, Busta Rhymes, J. Cole, and Janelle Monae. User Score 8.2
86	32. Poison Season by Destroyer August 28, 2015 The second full-length release for Dan Bejar's solo project was produced by John Collins. User Score 8.0
85	33. The Agent Intellect by Protomartyr October 9, 2015 This is the third full-length release for the Detroit post-punk band. User Score 8.2
85	34. Reality Show by Jazmine Sullivan January 13, 2015 The third full-length studio release for the R&B singer feature a guest appearances from Meek Mill. User Score 8.7
85	35. Christine and the Queens by Christine and the Queens October 16, 2015 Chaleur Humaine, the 2014 French language release from the French synth-pop artist is reissued with songs redone in English and additional new songs featuring guest appearances from Tunji Ige and Perfume Genius. User Score 7.8
85	36. Loyalty by The Weather Station May 12, 2015 The third full-length release for the Canadian singer-songwriter Tamara Lindeman was recorded in France. User Score tbd
85	37. Purple by Baroness December 18, 2015 The metal band returns from a tour bus accident in 2012 with a new lineup. Nick Jost and Sebastian Thomson take over for Allen Blickle and Matt Maggioni on the fourth studio release produced by David Fridmann. User Score 8.6
85	38. Over and Even by Joan Shelley September 4, 2015 The third full-length release for the Kentucky singer-songwriter features guest appearance from Rachel Grimes and Will Oldham. User Score tbd
85	39. Ba Power by Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba May 12, 2015 The fourth full-length release for the Malian afro-rock band that features the ngoni was produced by Chris Eckman. User Score 6.3
85	40. King Push - Darkest Before Dawn: The Prelude by Pusha T December 18, 2015 The second full-length studio release for the rapper features guest appearances from Ab-Liva, A$AP Rocky, Kehlani, Jill Scott, Beanie Sigel, The-Dream, and Kanye West. User Score 8.3
85	41. Elaenia by Floating Points November 6, 2015 The debut full-length release for electronic producer Sam Shepherd features a wide variety of influences including Brazilian classical, jazz, and soul music. User Score 8.5
85	42. Architect by C Duncan July 17, 2015 This is the debut release for the Scottish composer features influences from classical and pop music. User Score tbd
85	43. New Bermuda by Deafheaven October 2, 2015 The third full-length studio release for the California black metal band was produced by Jack Shirley. User Score 8.7
85	44. Bonxie by Stornoway April 13, 2015 The third full length release for the British folk-pop band was produced by Gil Norton. User Score 7.6
85	45. Levon Vincent by Levon Vincent February 10, 2015 The Berlin-based electronic artist released his debut full-length release for free online the day before its official date. User Score 7.6
84	46. Fantasy Empire by Lightning Bolt March 24, 2015 The sixth full-length release for the Rhode Island noise rock band is its first album recorded in a proper studio. User Score 7.3
84	47. Tomorrow Is My Turn by Rhiannon Giddens February 10, 2015 The debut solo release for the Carolina Chocolate Drops co-founder was produced by T Bone Burnett. User Score 8.5
84	48. The Great Pretenders by Mini Mansions March 24, 2015 The second release for the Californian trio of Michael Shuman, Zach Dawes and Tyler Parkford features guest appearances from Brian Wilson and Alex Turner. User Score 8.3
84	49. Etch And Etch Deep by Haiku Salut July 31, 2015 This is the second full-length release for the British trio of Louise Croft, Gemma and Sophie Bakerwood. User Score 7.0
84	50. Constant Bop by Bop English April 14, 2015 The debut full-length solo release for White Denim frontman James Petralli features contributions from his bandmates and ex-Shearwater bassist Kevin Schneider. User Score 8.1
84	51. Mr. Misunderstood by Eric Church November 3, 2015 The fifth full-length album for the country singer was recorded in a month and was a surprise release first to his fan club then to iTunes. User Score 8.1
84	52. Down to Believing by Allison Moorer March 17, 2015 The eighth full-length studio release for the singer-songwriter was influenced by her break up with Steve Earle and the autism diagnosis for her son Henry. User Score tbd
84	53. Wildheart by Miguel June 29, 2015 The third full-length release for the Los Angeles R&B singer-songwriter features guest appearances from Lenny Kravitz and Kurupt. User Score 8.5
84	54. Currents by Tame Impala July 17, 2015 This is the third full-length release for the Australian psychedelic rock band led by Kevin Parker. User Score 8.8
84	55. Second Hand Heart by Dwight Yoakam April 14, 2015 The 16th full-length release for the Grammy-winning country singer was self-produced and features two cover songs. User Score 8.2
84	56. Asunder, Sweet and Other Distress by Godspeed You! Black Emperor March 31, 2015 The fifth full-length studio release for the Canadian post-rock band was recorded by Greg Norman. User Score 8.1
84	57. I Abused Animal by Heather Leigh November 27, 2015 This is the first release on Editions Mego's sub-label Ideologic Organ for the West Virginia-born, Scotland-based singer songwriter. User Score tbd
84	58. The Bad Plus Joshua Redman by The Bad Plus May 26, 2015 This is the debut release for the collaboration between The Bad Plus and jazz saxophonist Joshua Redman. User Score tbd
84	59. A Fool to Care by Boz Scaggs March 31, 2015 The follow-up to 2013's Memphis album was recorded over four days with producer Steve Gordan and features guest appearances Bonnie Raitt and Lucinda Williams. User Score tbd
84	60. How to Die in the North by BC Camplight January 20, 2015 Brian Christinzio's first album in seven years was recorded in Manchester, England. User Score 8.3
83	61. The Epic by Kamasi Washington May 5, 2015 The debut full-length release for the Los Angeles jazz saxophonist features his ten-piece band, as well as a 32-piece orchestra, and a 20-person choir. User Score 8.7
83	62. Y Dydd Olaf by Gwenno July 31, 2015 The debut solo release for the Pipettes' Gwenno Saunders is sung in Welsh except for one track in Cornish. User Score 8.3
83	63. Hinterland by LoneLady March 24, 2015 The second full-length release for Julie Campbell as LoneLady is her first in five years. User Score 7.4
83	64. Foil Deer by Speedy Ortiz April 21, 2015 The second full-length major studio release for the Massachusetts indie rock band led by Sadie Dupuis was produced with Nicolas Vernhes. User Score 7.6
83	65. White Men Are Black Men Too by Young Fathers April 7, 2015 The follow-up for the Edinburgh trio's Mercury-winning debut release was recording while on tour. User Score 8.1
83	66. LP [2015] by Container June 9, 2015 This is the third full-length release from Ren Schofield's electronic project named LP. User Score tbd
83	67. Music in Exile by Songhoy Blues February 23, 2015 The debut full-length release for the Malian band was co-produced by Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ Nick Zinner and Marc-Antoine Moreau. User Score 7.3
83	68. Blackbirds by Gretchen Peters February 10, 2015 The eighth studio release from the Nashville singer-songwriter was co-produced with Doug Lancio and Barry Walsh. User Score 8.0
83	69. High by Royal Headache August 21, 2015 The second and final full-length release for the Australian garage punk band with its lead singer Shogun, who left the band in 2014, but agreed to finish this sophomore album. User Score 7.7
83	70. M by Myrkur August 21, 2015 The debut full-length black metal solo release for Ex Cops' Amalie Bruun was produced by Kristoffer Rygg. User Score 8.7
83	71. Star Wars by Wilco July 16, 2015 Produced by Jeff Tweedy and Tom Schick, the ninth release was a surprise free release on the Chicago band's website for a limited time. User Score 8.4
83	72. Safe by Visionist October 9, 2015 This is the debut full-length release for grime producer Louis Carnell. User Score tbd
83	73. Primrose Green by Ryley Walker March 31, 2015 This is the second full-length release for the Chicago singer-songwriter. User Score 8.4
83	74. Infinite Dissolution by Locrian July 24, 2015 The latest release for the Chicago-based experimental rock band was inspired by Elizabeth Kolbert's book "The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History" and was produced by Greg Norman. User Score tbd
83	75. B'lieve I'm Goin' Down by Kurt Vile September 25, 2015 The sixth full-length solo studio release for the Philadelphia-based indie rock singer was recorded in several places including Joshua Tree. User Score 7.6
82	76. The Miraculous by Anna von Hausswolff November 13, 2015 The third full-length release for the Swedish singer-songwriter features a 9,000-pipe organ. User Score 8.5
82	77. Servant of Love by Patty Griffin September 25, 2015 The tenth full-length release for the singer-songwriter was produced with Craig Ross. User Score 7.3
82	78. Life by Dan Friel October 16, 2015 The third solo release for the Parts & Labor co-founder was written after the birth of his son. User Score 5.9
82	79. Panda Bear Meets the Grim Reaper by Panda Bear January 13, 2015 The fifth full-length studio release for the Animal Collective co-founder was co-produced with Peter Kember. User Score 8.0
82	80. Luminiferous by High on Fire June 16, 2015 The seventh full-length release for the Oakland heavy metal trio was produced by Kurt Ballou. User Score 7.2
82	81. Shackles Gift by Zun Zun Egui January 27, 2015 The second full-length release for the Bristol-based rock band was produced by Andrew Hung of Fuck Buttons. User Score 7.3
82	82. Don't Lose This by Roebuck "Pops" Staples February 17, 2015 The unfinished recordings from the blues guiatrist was completed with the help of his daughter Mavis Staples and producer Jeff Tweedy. User Score tbd
82	83. Frozen Niagara Falls by Prurient May 12, 2015 Dominick Fernow's latest release as Prurient is a double album produced by Arthur Rizk and Kris Lapke. User Score 7.5
82	84. Anxiety's Kiss by Coliseum May 5, 2015 The fifth full-length release for the Kentucky hardcore trio was produced by J. Robbins. User Score tbd
82	85. Shadows in the Night by Bob Dylan February 3, 2015 Produced by Jack Frost, the 36th studio release for the singer-songwriter features pop standards popularized by Frank Sinatra. User Score 7.6
82	86. The Most Important Place in the World by Bill Wells March 16, 2015 The second full-length release from Bill Wells and Aidan Moffat features a theme with the city of Glasgow as a femme fatale. User Score tbd
82	87. Male Eunuch by The Pre New May 11, 2015 This is the second full-length studio release for the British electronic band. User Score tbd
82	88. Me by Empress Of September 11, 2015 The full-length debut release for Lorely Rodriguez was largely recorded in Mexico and self-produced. User Score 8.3
82	89. Compton by Dr. Dre August 7, 2015 Released exclusively on Apple Music/iTunes, the third full-length studio album for the rapper features guest appearances from such artists as Marsha Ambrosius, BJ the Chicago Kid, Eminem, The Game, Ice Cube, Justus, Kendrick Lamar, Craig Owens, Jill Scott, Snoop Dogg, and Xzibit. User Score 8.3
82	90. Africa Express Presents...Terry Riley's In C Mali by Africa Express January 26, 2015 Co-produced and mixed by Mouse on Mars' Andi Toma, Africa Express reinterprets Terry Riley's In C Mali. User Score tbd
82	91. Grey Tickles, Black Pressure by John Grant October 9, 2015 The third solo release for the ex-The Czars frontman was produced by John Congleton. User Score 7.6
82	92. Piteous Gate by M.E.S.H. July 31, 2015 This is the debut full-length release for Berlin-based electronic producer James Whipple. User Score tbd
82	93. Sauna by Mount Eerie February 3, 2015 The double album release from Phil Elverum as Mount Eerie includes a ten-minute song. User Score 7.8
82	94. Mutilator Defeated at Last by Thee Oh Sees May 26, 2015 The latest full-length release for the San Francisco garage rock band led by John Dwyer was recorded and mixed by bandmember Chris Woodhouse. User Score 8.5
82	95. Cortar Todo by Zu March 23, 2015 The latest release for the Italian experimental jazz-metal band is its first with new drummer Gabe Serbian. User Score tbd
82	96. Matador by Gaz Coombes January 26, 2015 This is the second solo release for the former Supergrass lead singer. User Score 8.5
82	97. Zoy Zoy by Tal National April 13, 2015 The second full-length release for the group based in Niger was recorded by Jamie Carter. User Score tbd
81	98. Fading Frontier by Deerhunter October 16, 2015 The seventh full-length studio release for the Atlanta indie rock band was produced with Ben H. Allen III. User Score 8.4
81	99. Never Were the Way She Was by Sarah Neufeld April 28, 2015 The debut full-length collaboration between Arcade Fire's saxophonist Colin Stetson and violinist Sarah Neufeld was produced by Hans Bernard. User Score 7.6