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Black Messiah
95
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Black Messiah
by D'Angelo
Dec 15, 2014
The first release in 14 years for the R&B singer features songs co-written with Q-Tip and Kendra Foster as well as co-production from James Gadson, Pino Palladino,and Questlove.
Metascore
95
User Score 8.8
The Satanist
92
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The Satanist
by Behemoth
Feb 4, 2014
The tenth studio release for the Polish black/death metal band was produced with Daniel Bergstrand, Slawek Wieslawscy and Wojtek Wieslawscy.
Metascore
92
User Score 8.6
Home, Like Noplace Is There
91
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Home, Like Noplace Is There
by The Hotelier
Feb 25, 2014
This is the second full-length release for the Massachusetts indie rock quartet formerly known as The Hotel Year.
Metascore
91
User Score 8.4
St. Vincent
89
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St. Vincent
by St. Vincent
Feb 25, 2014
The fourth full-length release for the indie artist was produced by John Congleton and includes contributions from Dap-Kings drummer Homer Steinweiss and Midlake's McKenzie Smith.
Metascore
89
User Score 8.6
RTJ2
89
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RTJ2
by Run the Jewels
Oct 27, 2014
The latest release from Killer Mike and El-P features collaborations with Travis Barker of Blink-182, Diane Coffee, and Zack de la Rocha formerly of Rage Against the Machine.
Metascore
89
User Score 8.8
To Be Kind
88
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To Be Kind
by Swans
May 13, 2014
The third release since the Michael Gira-led band reformed in 2010 was recorded by John Congleton and has a run time of over two hours.
Metascore
88
User Score 8.7
Foundations of Burden
88
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Foundations of Burden
by Pallbearer
Aug 19, 2014
The second full-length release for the doom metal band was produced by Billy Anderson.
Metascore
88
User Score 8.0
Rooms of the House
88
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Rooms of the House
by La Dispute
Mar 18, 2014
The third full-length album from the Michigan post-hardcore led by Jordan Dreyer was co-produced with Will Yip.
Metascore
88
User Score 8.4
Cadillactica
88
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Cadillactica
by Big K.R.I.T.
Nov 10, 2014
The second full-length studio release for the Mississippi rapper features such guests as Bun B, Devin the Dude, E-40, Lupe Fiasco, Rico Love, Raphael Saadiq, and Wiz Khalifa.
Metascore
88
User Score 8.8
You're Dead!
88
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You're Dead!
by Flying Lotus
Oct 7, 2014
The fifth full-length studio release for the Los Angeles-based artist/producer features guest appearances from Captain Murphy, Angel Deradoorian, Kendrick Lamar, Niki Randa, Snoop Dogg, and Thundercat.
Metascore
88
User Score 8.6
The River & the Thread
87
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The River & the Thread
by Rosanne Cash
Jan 14, 2014
The first release of new material in eight years for the singer-songwriter was inspired by her travels in the South.
Metascore
87
User Score 7.5
Too Bright
87
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Too Bright
by Perfume Genius
Sep 23, 2014
The third full-length release from Seattle singer-songwriter Mike Hadreas as Perfume Genius was co-produced with Adrian Utley and John Parish.
Metascore
87
User Score 8.3
Colfax
87
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Colfax
by The Delines
Jun 17, 2014
This is the debut release for the new band formed by Richmond Fontaine's Willy Vlautin with Amy Boone and Sean Oldham.
Metascore
87
User Score 7.8
Bécs
86
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Bécs
by Fennesz
Apr 29, 2014
The sixth full-length solo release for the Austrian electronic producer Christian Fennesz is considered a conceptual follow-up to 2001's Endless Summer.
Metascore
86
User Score 8.4
Are We There
86
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Are We There
by Sharon Van Etten
May 27, 2014
The fourth full-length release for the singer-songwriter was self-produced.
Metascore
86
User Score 8.7
Syro
86
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Syro
by Aphex Twin
Sep 23, 2014
This is the first full-length studio release from Richard D. James as Aphex Twin in over 13 years.
Metascore
86
User Score 8.1
Platinum
86
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Platinum
by Miranda Lambert
Jun 3, 2014
The fifth full-length release for the country singer features guest appearances from Little Big Town, the Time Jumpers (a Grammy-nominated western swing ensemble that includes Vince Gill), and Carrie Underwood.
Metascore
86
User Score 8.1
LP1
86
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LP1
by FKA twigs
Aug 12, 2014
This is the debut full-length release for the British experimental R&B artist Tahliah Barnett.
Metascore
86
User Score 8.5
From All Purity
86
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From All Purity
by Indian
Jan 21, 2014
The fifth full-length release for the Chicago doom metal band was produced by Sanford Parker.
Metascore
86
User Score 7.7
Present Tense
86
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Present Tense
by Wild Beasts
Feb 25, 2014
The fourth full-length studio release for the British four-piece was co-produced by Lexxx and Leo Abrahams.
Metascore
86
User Score 8.4
Popular Problems
86
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Popular Problems
by Leonard Cohen
Sep 23, 2014
The 13th studio release for the Hall of Fame singer-songwriter was co-written with Patrick Leonard, who also produced the album.
Metascore
86
User Score 7.9
Lost In the Dream
86
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Lost In the Dream
by The War on Drugs
Mar 18, 2014
This is the third full-length release for the Philadelphia rock band led by Adam Granduciel.
Metascore
86
User Score 8.7
Way Out Weather
86
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Way Out Weather
by Steve Gunn
Oct 7, 2014
The latest solo release for the Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter finds the guitarist backed by a larger group of musicians than 2013's Time Off.
Metascore
86
User Score 8.5
The Weird and Wonderful
86
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The Weird and Wonderful
by The Marmozets
Sep 29, 2014
The debut full-length release for the British alternative rock quintet formed by two set of siblings was produced by Larry Hibbitt.
Metascore
86
User Score 8.6
Benji
85
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Benji
by Sun Kil Moon
Feb 11, 2014
The sixth full-length release for Mark Kozelek as Sun Kil Moon includes contributions from Owen Ashworth, Will Oldham, Sonic Youth's Steve Shelley, and Jen Wood.
Metascore
85
User Score 8.5
Pink City
85
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Pink City
by Jennifer Castle
Sep 2, 2014
The second full-length studio release for the Canadian singer-songwriter features contributions from Owen Pallett and Kath Bloom.
Metascore
85
User Score 8.2
Clearing the Path to Ascend
85
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Clearing the Path to Ascend
by YOB
Sep 2, 2014
This is the seventh studio release for the Oregon doom metal trio of Mike Scheidt, Aaron Rieseburg, and Travis Foster .
Metascore
85
User Score 8.4
Meshes of Voice
84
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Meshes of Voice
by Jenny Hval & Susanna
Aug 19, 2014
The collaboration between Jenny Hval and Susanna Wallumrød was inspired by Maya Deren's 1943 surrealist film, Meshes of the Afternoon and was originally written for Ladyfest in 2009.
Metascore
84
User Score 8.7
A World Lit Only by Fire
84
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A World Lit Only by Fire
by Godflesh
Oct 7, 2014
This is the first release in 13 years from the British industrial metal band led by Justin Broadrick.
Metascore
84
User Score 7.6
The Way I'm Livin'
84
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The Way I'm Livin'
by Lee Ann Womack
Sep 23, 2014
The seventh studio release for the award-winning country singer was produced by her husband, Frank Liddell.
Metascore
84
User Score 7.8
The Serpent & the Sphere
84
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The Serpent & the Sphere
by Agalloch
May 13, 2014
The fifth full-length release for the Oregon black metal band was produced by Billy Anderson.
Metascore
84
User Score 8.2
Burn Your Fire for No Witness
84
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Burn Your Fire for No Witness
by Angel Olsen
Feb 18, 2014
The full-length release for the Missouri-born singer-songwriter was produced with John Congleton.
Metascore
84
User Score 8.5
Rips
84
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Rips
by Ex Hex
Oct 7, 2014
This is the debut full-length release for the Washington DC trio formed by Wild Flag's Mary Timony, Laura Harris, and Betsy Wright.
Metascore
84
User Score 8.1
Our Love
84
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Our Love
by Caribou
Oct 7, 2014
The fourth studio release for Dan Snaith as Caribou features contributions from Jessy Lanza and Owen Pallett.
Metascore
84
User Score 8.1
A U R O R A
84
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A U R O R A
by Ben Frost
May 27, 2014
The fifth full-length studio release for the Iceland-based Australian producer was influenced by his time in the eastern Congo.
Metascore
84
User Score 7.8
Dude Incredible
84
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Dude Incredible
by Shellac
Sep 16, 2014
The fifth full-length release for the post-hardcore trio led by Steve Albini album is its first in seven years.
Metascore
84
User Score 7.7
More Than Any Other Day
84
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More Than Any Other Day
by Ought
Apr 29, 2014
The debut full-length release for the Montreal-based post-punk band was recorded over a week with Radwan Ghazi Moumneh.
Metascore
84
User Score 8.6
Emma Jean
84
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Emma Jean
by Lee Fields
Jun 3, 2014
The latest release for the soul singer and his backing band, the Expressions, was named after his late mother.
Metascore
84
User Score 8.3
American Middle Class
84
39.
American Middle Class
by Angaleena Presley
Oct 14, 2014
The debut solo release for the Pistol Annies singer was produced with Jordan Powell.
Metascore
84
User Score tbd
Heal
83
40.
Heal
by Strand of Oaks
Jun 24, 2014
The fourth full-length release (and the first on Dead Oceans) from Indiana singer-songwriter Tim Showalter features contribution from J. Mascis and was produced by Ben Vehorn.
Metascore
83
User Score 8.1
Time to Die
83
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Time to Die
by Electric Wizard
Sep 30, 2014
The eighth studio release for the British doom metal band was produced by lead singer Jus Oborn.
Metascore
83
User Score 7.7
Angels & Devils
83
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Angels & Devils
by The Bug
Aug 26, 2014
The third full-length release from Kevin Martin as The Bug features guest appearances from Copeland, Death Grips, Flowdan, Gonjasufi, Liz Harris, Manga, Miss Red, and Warrior Queen.
Metascore
83
User Score 7.2
July
83
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July
by Marissa Nadler
Feb 4, 2014
The sixth studio release for the Boston singer-songwriter is her first on the Sacred Bones label.
Metascore
83
User Score 8.6
Clark
83
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Clark
by Clark
Nov 4, 2014
The seventh release for Berlin-based IDM producer Chris Clark was recorded in a barn in rural England.
Metascore
83
User Score 8.2
Faith in Strangers
83
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Faith in Strangers
by Andy Stott
Nov 18, 2014
The fourth full-length solo release from the Manchester-based electronic producer features Alison Skidmore on vocals.
Metascore
83
User Score 8.2
Unflesh
83
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Unflesh
by Gazelle Twin
Sep 23, 2014
The second full-length release for Elizabeth Bernholz as Gazelle Twin includes production from Benge.
Metascore
83
User Score 8.6
Wine Dark Sea
83
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Wine Dark Sea
by Jolie Holland
May 20, 2014
The sixth solo release for the singer-songwriter was self-produced and includes contributions from Doug Wieselman and Indigo Street.
Metascore
83
User Score tbd
Dead
83
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Dead
by Young Fathers
Feb 4, 2014
This is the second full-length studio release for the Edinburgh-based hip-hop trio of Alloysious Massaquoi, Kayus Bankole, and Graham Hastings.
Metascore
83
User Score 7.8
Whelm
83
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Whelm
by Douglas Dare
May 13, 2014
The debut full-length release for the British singer-songwriter was produced with Fabian Prynn.
Metascore
83
User Score 8.7
Moodymann
83
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Moodymann
by Moodymann
Jan 27, 2014
The Detroit techno artist's latest release includes guest appearances from Amp Fiddler, Andres, and José James.
Metascore
83
User Score 7.2
Typical System
83
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Typical System
by Total Control
Jun 24, 2014
This is the second full-length studio release for the Melbourne, Australia-based post-punk band formed by Dan Stewart and Mikey Young.
Metascore
83
User Score 7.0
Down Where the Spirit Meets the Bone
83
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Down Where the Spirit Meets the Bone
by Lucinda Williams
Sep 30, 2014
Produced with Tom Overby and Greg Leisz, the 11th studio release for singer-songwriter includes a song based on a poem by her father, Miller Williams.
Metascore
83
User Score 8.7
Under Color of Official Right
83
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Under Color of Official Right
by Protomartyr
Apr 8, 2014
The second full-length release for the Detroit post-punk band was recorded in one weekend by Bill Skibbe and Jessica Ruffins.
Metascore
83
User Score 8.3
Nikki Nack
83
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Nikki Nack
by tUnE-yArDs
May 6, 2014
The third full-length release for the music project of Merrill Garbus was produced by John Hill and Malay.
Metascore
83
User Score 8.0
Soused
83
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Soused
by Sunn O)))
Oct 21, 2014
The second collaboration between Scott Walker and Sunn O))) is a five-track album produced by Scott Walker and Peter Walsh.
Metascore
83
User Score 7.4
PUP
83
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PUP
by PUP
Apr 8, 2014
The debut full-length release for the Toronto punk band that originally was named Topanga (a reference to the Boy Meets World character).
Metascore
83
User Score 8.2
Loom
83
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Loom
by Fear of Men
Apr 22, 2014
The debut full-length studio release for the British indie pop trio of Jessica Weiss, Daniel Falvey (Guitar), and Michael Miles is a follow-up to its 2012 single compilation, "Early Fragments."
Metascore
83
User Score 7.6
Futurology
83
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Futurology
by Manic Street Preachers
Jul 7, 2014
The 12th full-length release for the Welsh alternative rock trio was recorded at the same time as 2013's Rewind the Film and features guest appearances from Cian Ciaran, Green Gartside, Nina Hoss, and Georgia Ruth.
Metascore
83
User Score 8.3
Mr Twin Sister
83
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Mr Twin Sister
by Mr Twin Sister
Sep 23, 2014
The second full-length release for the New York indie pop band previously known as Twin Sister was produced by Jonathan Low.
Metascore
83
User Score 7.9
Toumani & Sidiki
83
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Toumani & Sidiki
by Sidiki Diabate
May 19, 2014
The release of unaccompanied kora duets from the father and son duo of Toumani Diabaté and Sidiki Diabaté was produced by Nick Gold, Jerry Boys, and Lucy Duran.
Metascore
83
User Score tbd
Boy
83
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Boy
by Carla Bozulich
Mar 4, 2014
Described by Evangelista singer as her pop album, the first solo release in six years under her real name was co-produced with John Eichenseer.
Metascore
83
User Score 6.0
Transgender Dysphoria Blues
82
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Transgender Dysphoria Blues
by Against Me!
Jan 21, 2014
The sixth full-length studio release for the punk band led by Laura Jane Grace (who came out as transgendered in 2012) explores gender dysphoria.
Metascore
82
User Score 8.0
Why Do the Heathen Rage?
82
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Why Do the Heathen Rage?
by The Soft Pink Truth
Jun 17, 2014
The second release for the solo side project of Matmos' Drew Daniel is an electronic black metal covers album.
Metascore
82
User Score tbd
Shattered
82
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Shattered
by Reigning Sound
Jul 15, 2014
The first release since 2009's Love and Curses for the garage rock band led by Greg Cartwright is also its first on the Merge label.
Metascore
82
User Score 7.6
Never Hungover Again
82
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Never Hungover Again
by Joyce Manor
Jul 22, 2014
The third full-length release for the Los Angeles pop-punk band formed by Barry Johnson and Chase Knobb was produced by Joe Reinhart.
Metascore
82
User Score 8.3
Weird Little Birthday
82
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Weird Little Birthday
by Happyness
Jun 16, 2014
The debut full-length release for the British indie rock trio was self produced.
Metascore
82
User Score 7.9
In Conflict
82
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In Conflict
by Owen Pallett
May 27, 2014
The fourth solo studio release for the Canadian composer features contributions from Brian Eno and the Czech FILMharmonic Orchestra.
Metascore
82
User Score 8.3
Singles
82
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Singles
by Future Islands
Mar 25, 2014
The Baltimore trio's first release on the 4AD label was produced by Chris Coady.
Metascore
82
User Score 8.6
The Innocents
82
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The Innocents
by Weyes Blood
Oct 21, 2014
This is the second release for former Jackie-O Motherfucker member Natalie Mering as Weyes Blood.
Metascore
82
User Score 8.2
The Outsiders
82
70.
The Outsiders
by Eric Church
Feb 11, 2014
The fourth full-length studio release for the country rock artist was produced by Jay Joyce.
Metascore
82
User Score 7.7
Salad Days
82
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Salad Days
by Mac DeMarco
Apr 1, 2014
This is the second full-length solo release for the Canadian singer-songwriter.
Metascore
82
User Score 8.7
Tomorrow Was the Golden Age
82
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Tomorrow Was the Golden Age
by Bing & Ruth
Oct 14, 2014
This is the second full-length release for the Brooklyn-based seven-piece instrumental group.
Metascore
82
User Score tbd
Field of Reeds
82
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Field of Reeds
by These New Puritans
Mar 4, 2014
The third full-length release for the British art rock band experiments with avant garde and classical music elements arranged with conductor André de Ridder and featuring guest appearances by Henry Lowther, Adrian Peacock, Elisa Rodrigues, and Michel van der Aa.
Metascore
82
User Score 8.4
Heartleap
82
74.
Heartleap
by Vashti Bunyan
Oct 7, 2014
Said to be the final album from the British singer-songwriter, the third full-length studio release was produced by Joe Boyd.
Metascore
82
User Score 8.7
Piñata
82
75.
Piñata
by Freddie Gibbs
Mar 18, 2014
The debut release for the collaboration between Freddie Gibbs and Madlib features guest appearances from such artists as Ab-Soul, BJ the Chicago Kid, Danny Brown, Domo Genesis, Mac Miller, Raekwon, Scarface, and Earl Sweatshirt.
Metascore
82
User Score 8.6
Familiars
82
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Familiars
by The Antlers
Jun 17, 2014
The fourth album from Brooklyn indie band led by Pete Silberman was influenced by the Eastern philosophy books Silberman was reading.
Metascore
82
User Score 8.2
Easy Pain
82
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Easy Pain
by Young Widows
May 13, 2014
The fourth full-length release for the noise rock trio from Kentucky was produced by Kevin Ratterman.
Metascore
82
User Score tbd
Grassed Inn
82
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Grassed Inn
by Blank Realm
Jan 14, 2014
This is the fourth full-length release for the Australian indie band formed by siblings and a friend in Brisbane.
Metascore
82
User Score 7.4
Film of Life
82
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Film of Life
by Tony Allen
Oct 14, 2014
The tenth studio release for the Afrobeat drummer was recorded in France with the Jazzbastards.
Metascore
82
User Score tbd
Sea When Absent
82
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Sea When Absent
by A Sunny Day in Glasgow
Jun 24, 2014
The fourth full-length release for the dream pop group led by Ben Daniels was produced by band member, Jeff Ziegler.
Metascore
82
User Score 8.2
Midnight Sun
82
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Midnight Sun
by The Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger
Apr 29, 2014
The latest release from the duo of Sean Lennon and Charlotte Kemp Muhl was self-produced (except for one Mark Ronson-produced track) and mixed by Dave Fridmann.
Metascore
82
User Score 8.4
Blank Project
82
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Blank Project
by Neneh Cherry
Feb 25, 2014
The Swedish pop singer worked with producer Kieran Hebden and RocketNumber Nine on her first solo release in over 18 years.
Metascore
82
User Score 7.7
No Way There from Here
82
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No Way There from Here
by Laura Cantrell
Jan 28, 2014
The fifth studio release for the the country singer was recorded in Nashville and is her first album of original material since 2005’s Humming By The Flowered Vine.
Metascore
82
User Score tbd
Common Ground: Dave & Phil Alvin Play and Sing the Songs of Big Bill Broonzy
81
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Common Ground: Dave & Phil Alvin Play and Sing t...
by Phil Alvin
Jun 3, 2014
Blasters Dave and Phil Alvin come together for this tribute to Big Bill Broonzy.
Metascore
81
User Score tbd
Tarpaper Sky
81
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Tarpaper Sky
by Rodney Crowell
Apr 15, 2014
After his Grammy-winning collaboration with Emmylou Harris, the singer-songwriter returns with his 14th self-produced solo release.
Metascore
81
User Score tbd
Total Strife Forever
81
86.
Total Strife Forever
by East India Youth
Jan 13, 2014
This is the debut full-length release for British electronic musician William Doyle.
Metascore
81
User Score 8.0
Somewhere Else
81
87.
Somewhere Else
by Lydia Loveless
Feb 18, 2014
The Ohio country-rock singer is backed by Nick German, Ben Lamb, and Todd May on her third full-length release.
Metascore
81
User Score 8.3
Last Dance
81
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Last Dance
by Keith Jarrett
Jun 17, 2014
The second release of jazz classic from Keith Jarrett and Charlie Haden are from the same 2007 sessions as those on 2010's Jasmine.
Metascore
81
User Score tbd
Morning Phase
81
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Morning Phase
by Beck
Feb 25, 2014
The 12th studio release for the singer-songwriter includes contributions from Jason Falkner, Smokey Hormel, Roger Joseph Manning Jr., Justin Meldal-Johnsen, and Joey Waronker.
Metascore
81
User Score 8.3
Benjamin Booker
81
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Benjamin Booker
by Benjamin Booker
Aug 19, 2014
The debu full-length release for the New Orleans based singer-songwriter was produced by Andrija Tokic.
Metascore
81
User Score 8.1
They Want My Soul
81
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They Want My Soul
by Spoon
Aug 5, 2014
The eighth studio full-length release for the indie rock band is its first with new member Alex Fischel and was produced by Joe Chicarelli and Dave Fridmann.
Metascore
81
User Score 8.5
Blue Smoke
81
92.
Blue Smoke
by Dolly Parton
May 13, 2014
The 42nd studio release for the country singer features duets with Kenny Rogers and Willie Nelson.
Metascore
81
User Score 7.9
Punish, Honey
81
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Punish, Honey
by Vessel
Sep 16, 2014
This is the second full-length electronic release for producer Sebastian Gainsborough as Vessel.
Metascore
81
User Score 8.2
Sea Island
81
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Sea Island
by Loscil
Nov 18, 2014
The latest full-length release for Canadian artist Scott Morgan as Loscil features contributions from Josh Lindstrom, Ashley Pitre, Elaine Reynolds, Kelly Wyse, and Jason Zumpano.
Metascore
81
User Score tbd
Quixotism
81
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Quixotism
by Oren Ambarchi
Oct 28, 2014
The five piece album from the experimental Australian composer features contributions from such artists as Matt Chamberlain, Thomas Brinkmann, Crys Cole, the Icelandic Symphony Orchestra, Eyvind Kang, Jim O' Rourke, John Tilbury, and U-zhaan.
Metascore
81
User Score tbd
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