Album Releases by User Score

The Reckoning 301.

The Reckoning

by Ethan Johns
June 3, 2014
The second full-length release for the British producer/singer-songwriter was produced by Ryan Adams.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Wild Crush 302.

Wild Crush

by Archie Bronson Outfit
May 19, 2014
The fourth full-length release for the British band sees the addition of Kristian Robinson and the return of Duke Garwood.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Motion: Connected Works 303.

Motion: Connected Works

by Koen Holtkamp
March 25, 2014
The fourth full-length solo studio release for Mountains' Koen Holtkamp includes a disc of music that were first released on vinyl.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Wooden Aquarium 304.

Wooden Aquarium

by Mazes
September 8, 2014
The third full-length release for the British rock band was recorded live with producer Jonathan Schenke.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Say Yes to Love 305.

Say Yes to Love

by Perfect Pussy
March 18, 2014
The noise punk band led by Meredith Graves releases a full-length follow-up to its 2013's four-track EP, I Have Lost All Desire For Feeling.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.5
Weirdon 306.

Weirdon

by Purling Hiss
September 23, 2014
The seventh full-length release from the Philadelphia psych-punk trio includes influences from pop and indie rock music.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Shelter 307.

Shelter

by Moire
August 26, 2014
The is the debut full-length release from the London-based house/techno producer.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Rave Tapes 308.

Rave Tapes

by Mogwai
January 21, 2014
The eighth full-length release for the Scottish post-rock band was produced with Paul Savage.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.1
Trouble in Paradise 309.

Trouble in Paradise

by La Roux
July 22, 2014
The second full-length release for the British synthpop artist Elly Jackson (Ben Langmaid left the band during the recording of the album) was co-produced with Ian Sherwin.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.2
What Have We Become? 310.

What Have We Become?

by Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott
May 12, 2014
The pop release produced by John Williams reunites Beautiful South's Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Anchor 311.

Anchor

by Zammuto
September 2, 2014
The second full-length studio release for Nick Zammuto was self-produced and recorded in his home studio.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.4
Tales from the Realm of the Queen of Pentacles 312.

Tales from the Realm of the Queen of Pentacles

by Suzanne Vega
February 18, 2014
The first release of original material in seven years for the New York singer-songwriter was produced by Gerry Leonard.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.2
Wonderland 313.

Wonderland

by CEO
February 4, 2014
This is the second full-length solo release from the former member of The Former Alliance, Erick Berglund.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.5
Herd Runners 314.

Herd Runners

by Cherry Ghost
May 20, 2014
The third full-length release for Simon Aldred's solo project was mixed with Dan Austin.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.1
You're Gonna Miss It All 315.

You're Gonna Miss It All

by Modern Baseball
February 11, 2014
The second full-length release for the Philadelphia indie pop band was mastered by Will Yip.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.7
Seven Dials 316.

Seven Dials

by Roddy Frame
May 5, 2014
The fourth solo studio release for the Scottish singer was co-produced with Seb Lewsley.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
The Nocturne Diaries 317.

The Nocturne Diaries

by Eliza Gilkyson
March 17, 2014
The latest release for the Austin-based singer-songwriter was produced by her son, Cisco Ryder.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Unfidelity 318.

Unfidelity

by Ekoplekz
March 11, 2014
This is the debut full-length release for Nick Edwards.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Tied to a Star 319.

Tied to a Star

by J Mascis
August 26, 2014
The latest solo release from the Dinosaur Jr. frontman features some acoustic songs as well as guest appearances from Pall Jenkins, Ken Maiuri, Mark Mulcahy, and Chan Marshall.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.3
The Black Market 320.

The Black Market

by Rise Against
July 15, 2014
The seventh full-length studio release for the Chicago punk band was produced by Bill Stevenson and Jason Livermore.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.7
Things Are Really Great Here, Sort Of... 321.

Things Are Really Great Here, Sort Of...

by Andrew Bird
June 10, 2014
With his backing band, Hands of Glory, singer-songwriter Andrew Bird's latest release is an album of Handsome Family cover songs.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.0
Into the Lime 322.

Into the Lime

by The New Mendicants
January 28, 2014
This is the debut full-length release for the pop rock supergroup formed by Joe Pernice of the Pernice Brothers, Teenage Fanclub's Norman Blake, and Mike Belisky of The Sadies.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Shriek 323.

Shriek

by Wye Oak
April 29, 2014
The fourth full-length release for the Baltimore duo of Jenn Wasner and Andy Stack was co-produced with Nicolas Vernhes.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.4
First Mind 324.

First Mind

by Nick Mulvey
May 12, 2014
The solo full-length debut for the former Portico Quartet member was produced by Dan Carey.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.5
Souled Out 325.

Souled Out

by Jhené Aiko
September 9, 2014
The debut full-length release for the alternative R&B artist features guest appearances from Cocaine 80s and Common.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.5
This Is My Hand 326.

This Is My Hand

by My Brightest Diamond
September 16, 2014
The fifth full-length studio release for Shara Worden as My Brightest Diamond was produced with Zac Rae.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.2
Quack 327.

Quack

by Duck Sauce
April 15, 2014
The full-length disco house debut for the collaboration between Armand Van Helden and A-Trak includes previously released tracks "aNYway", "Barbra Streisand", and "It's You."
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.1
Time of Dust 328.

Time of Dust

by Ed Harcourt
January 6, 2014
The six-track mini-release from the British singer-songwriter features a guest appearance from Kathryn Williams.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
5.7
Savage Gold 329.

Savage Gold

by Tombs
June 10, 2014
The third full-length studio release for the experimental metal band was produced by Erik Rutan.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Let's Go Extinct 330.

Let's Go Extinct

by Fanfarlo
February 11, 2014
The third full-length release for the London-based band was recorded in Wales with producer David Wrench.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.3
Ganglion Reef 331.

Ganglion Reef

by Wand
August 26, 2014
This is the debut full-length release for the Los Angeles psych rock band led by Cory Hanson.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Doubled Exposure 332.

Doubled Exposure

by D. Charles Speer & the Helix
February 25, 2014
The latest release for the band led by Dave Shuford was recorded in upstate New York by Jason Meagher includes influences of Americana, blues, folk, and rock music.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Plowing Into the Field of Love 333.

Plowing Into the Field of Love

by Iceage
October 7, 2014
The third full-length studio release for the Danish punk band was produced by Nis Bysted.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.3
My Favourite Faded Fantasy 334.

My Favourite Faded Fantasy

by Damien Rice
November 11, 2014
The third full-length studio release for the Irish singer-songwriter was produced by Rick Rubin.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.6
Beauty & Ruin 335.

Beauty & Ruin

by Bob Mould
June 3, 2014
The 11th solo studio release for the former frontman of Hüsker Dü and Sugar was partially influenced by the death of his father in 2012.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.4
Content Nausea 336.

Content Nausea

by Parquet Courts
December 2, 2014
Credited under the name Parkay Quarts, the fourth full-length release for the New York's Parquet Courts was recorded over a two-week period on a four-track tape and features contributions from Jackie-O Motherfucker's Jef Brown and the Easter's Bob Jones.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.0
Life Journey 337.

Life Journey

by Leon Russell
April 1, 2014
The latest solo release for the pianist was produced by Tommy LiPuma and includes two original songs.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
No Mythologies to Follow 338.

No Mythologies to Follow

by MØ
March 11, 2014
The debut full-length release for Danish electro pop singer Karen Marie Ørsted was produced by Ronni Vindhahl.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.7
Commune 339.

Commune

by Goat
September 23, 2014
This is the second full-length release from the Swedish psychedelic rock collective.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.5
Acoustic Classics 340.

Acoustic Classics

by Richard Thompson
July 22, 2014
The British folk singer covers some of his songs on his first studio acoustic release.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Sings Christmas Carols 341.

Sings Christmas Carols

by Mark Kozelek
November 4, 2014
The third solo Christmas album from the Sun Kil Moon singer-songwriter features 14 classic holiday songs.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
1000 Forms of Fear 342.

1000 Forms of Fear

by Sia
July 8, 2014
The sixth full-length release for the Australian pop singer-songwriter was produced by Greg Kurstin.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.9
A Long Way To the Beginning 343.

A Long Way To the Beginning

by Seun Kuti & Egypt 80
February 24, 2014
The third release from the youngest son of Fela Kuti was produced by Robert Glasper.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
II: Void Worship 344.

II: Void Worship

by Pilgrim
April 1, 2014
The second full-length release for the Rhode Island doom metal band is its first as duo after original bassist Count Elric the Soothsayer left in 2013.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
In Roses 345.

In Roses

by Gem Club
January 28, 2014
Magik Magik Orchestra string arranger Minna Choi joined on the second release for the Massachusetts-based duo of Christopher Barnes and Kristen Drymala.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.6
Shelter 346.

Shelter

by Alcest
January 21, 2014
The fourth release for the shoegaze band was produced by Birgir Jón Birgisson and features a guest appearance from Slowdive's Neil Halstead.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.1
Cellar Door: Terminus Ut Exordium 347.

Cellar Door: Terminus Ut Exordium

by The Underachievers
August 12, 2014
The debut full-length studio release for the Brooklyn hip-hop duo of MCs AK and Issa Gold features a guest appearance from Portugal The Man.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.6
Dean Wareham 348.

Dean Wareham

by Dean Wareham
March 11, 2014
The debut full-length release for the Galaxie 500/Luna founding member was produced by Jim James of My Morning Jacket.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Owl John 349.

Owl John

by Owl John
August 4, 2014
The debut solo release for Frightened Rabbit's Scott Hutchison as Owl John was produced by band mate Andy Monaghan and Olympic Swimmers' Simon Liddell.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.2
1989 350.

1989

by Taylor Swift
October 27, 2014
With producers and co-writers such as Jack Antonoff, Max Martin, Shellback, Ryan Tedder, and Noel Zancanella, the multi-Grammy-winning singer-songwriter goes for an entirely pop album on her fifth full-length studio release.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.3
Whoop Dee Doo 351.

Whoop Dee Doo

by The Muffs
July 29, 2014
This is the first album of new material in ten years for the garage rock trio led by Kim Shattuck (ex-Pixies bassist who replaced Kim Deal).
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Early Riser 352.

Early Riser

by Taylor McFerrin
June 3, 2014
With influences from electronic, hip-hop, and jazz, the debut full-length release for the son of Grammy-winning jazz musician Bobby McFerrin features guest appearances from Robert Glasper, César Camargo Mariano, Nai Palm, RYAT, Thundercat, and Marcus Gilmore.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.9
Paperback Ghosts 353.

Paperback Ghosts

by Comet Gain
July 7, 2014
The seventh full-length studio release for the British indie pop band led by David Feck was produced by Simon Trought.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Passerby 354.

Passerby

by Luluc
July 15, 2014
The second full-length release for the duo of Zoë Randell and Steve Hassett was co-produced with the National's Aaron Dessner.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Parker Millsap 355.

Parker Millsap

by Parker Millsap
February 4, 2014
This is the debut full-length release for the Oklahoma singer-songwriter.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Do It Again 356.

Do It Again

by Robyn
May 26, 2014
The five-track mini-LP from the collaboration between Royksopp and Robyn includes two tracks from Röyksopp’s upcoming album.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.0
Everyday Robots 357.

Everyday Robots

by Damon Albarn
April 29, 2014
The solo debut release for the Blur frontman features guest appearances from Brian Eno, Bat For Lashes' Natasha Khan, and The Leytonstone City Mission Choir.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.0
Seek Warmer Climes 358.

Seek Warmer Climes

by Lower
June 17, 2014
This is the debut full-length release from the Danish post-punk band led by Adrian Toubro.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Mariachi El Bronx (III) 359.

Mariachi El Bronx (III)

by Mariachi El Bronx
November 4, 2014
This is the third full-length release from the Mexican Mariachi music side project formed by the Los Angeles punk band The Bronx.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Pale Communion 360.

Pale Communion

by Opeth
August 26, 2014
The 11th full-length release for the Swedish progressive rock/metal band was produced by bandleader Mikael Åkerfeldt and mixed by Porcupine Tree's Steven Wilson.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.8
We Come from the Same Place 361.

We Come from the Same Place

by Allo Darlin'
October 7, 2014
This is the third full-length release for the indie pop band.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Family 362.

Family

by Thompson
November 17, 2014
British folk rock artist Teddy Thompson collaborates with his father Richard, his mother Linda, his sister Kami, his half-brother Jack Thompson, and nephew Zak Hobbs on this debut release produced by Teddy.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Till Midnight 363.

Till Midnight

by Chuck Ragan
March 25, 2014
The fourth studio release for the singer-songwriter was produced by Christopher Thorn and features guest appearances from Ben Nichols of Lucero, Dave Hause of The Loved Ones, Jenny O., Chad Price, and John Snodgrass of Drag The River.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
The  Inevitable End 364.

The Inevitable End

by Röyksopp
November 10, 2014
The final release for the Norwegian electronic duo of Svein Berge and Torbjørn Brundtland as Röyksopp features guest appearances from Ryan James of Man Without Country, Jamie McDermott of The Irrepressibles, Robyn, and Susanne Sundfør.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
Going Back Home 365.

Going Back Home

by Wilko Johnson
April 8, 2014
After former Mr. Feelgood guitarist Wilko Johnson learned he had terminal pancreatic cancer, he went on tour and soon heard from Who singer Roger Daltrey about recording an album together. The collaboration was recorded in a week and was produced by Dave Eringa.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Lost on the River 366.

Lost on the River

by The New Basement Tapes
November 10, 2014
Produced by T Bone Burnett, Elvis Costello, Rhiannon Giddens of Carolina Chocolate Drops, Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes, Jim James of My Morning Jacket, and Marcus Mumford of Mumford & Sons, helped complete and record the unfinished lyrics written in 1967 by Bob Dylan.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
Choir of Echoes 367.

Choir of Echoes

by Peggy Sue
January 28, 2014
The third full-length studio release for the British indie folk band was produced by Jimmy Robertson.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
6.8
Upside Down Mountain 368.

Upside Down Mountain

by Conor Oberst
May 19, 2014
The first release for the singer-songwriter on Nonesuch Records includes contributions from First Aid Kit, Blake Mills, Macey Taylor, and was produced Jonathan Wilson.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.1
Nothin' But Blood 369.

Nothin' But Blood

by Scott H. Biram
February 4, 2014
The eighth full-length release for the Texas artist was recorded in his home studio.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Hesitant Alien 370.

Hesitant Alien

by Gerard Way
September 30, 2014
The debut solo release for the former My Chemical Romance singer was produced by Doug McKean.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
Into the Wide 371.

Into the Wide

by Delta Spirit
September 9, 2014
The fourth full-length release for the California indie rock band was produced by Ben Allen.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.0
The Best Day 372.

The Best Day

by Thurston Moore
October 21, 2014
The fourth full-length solo release for the Sonic Youth guitarist/singer sees the return to guitar rock with backing from Steve Shelley, My Bloody Valentine's Debbie Googe, and James Sedward.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.5
Sucker 373.

Sucker

by Charli XCX
December 16, 2014
The third full-length release (her first was not commercially released) for the British pop artist features songs written and/or produced by such artists as Ariel Pink, Vampire Weekend's Rostam Batmanglij, Patrik Berger, Bloodshy & Avant, Cashmere Cat, Weezer's Rivers Cuomo, Markus Krunegård, Greg Kurstin, Justin Raisen, Stargate, and Steve Mac.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.8
In the Seams 374.

In the Seams

by Saint Saviour
November 3, 2014
The second full-length release for the British singer-songwriter Rebecca Jones was produced by Bill Ryder-Jones.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Museum of Love 375.

Museum of Love

by Museum of Love
October 14, 2014
This is the debut full-length release for the music project from LCD Soundsystem's Pat Mahoney and the Juan MacLean's Dennis McNany.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Overjoyed 376.

Overjoyed

by Half Japanese
September 2, 2014
The first release in 13 years for the punk band led by Jad Fair was produced by John Dieterich of Deerhoof.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Twice 377.

Twice

by Hollie Cook
June 10, 2014
The second release for the daughter of Sex Pistols drummer Peter Cook was produced by Prince Fatty and features guest appearances from Dennis Bovell, George Dekker, Winston Francis, and Omar.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.7
The Soul of the Hour 378.

The Soul of the Hour

by Gallon Drunk
March 10, 2014
the ninth studio release for the British alternative rock band was produced by Johann Scheerer and is its first with new bassist Leo Kurunis.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Along the Way 379.

Along the Way

by Mark McGuire
February 4, 2014
This is the third full-length solo release for the former Emeralds guitarist.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.3
The Physical World 380.

The Physical World

by Death from Above 1979
September 9, 2014
The second full-length studio release for the Canadian duo of Sebastien Grainger and Jesse F. Keeler was produced by Dave Sardy.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.1
Hour of the Dawn 381.

Hour of the Dawn

by La Sera
May 13, 2014
The third full-length release for the Katy Goodman's project was produced by guitarist Tod Wisenbaker.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.8
Rock or Bust 382.

Rock or Bust

by AC/DC
December 2, 2014
The 16th full-length studio release for the Australian hard rock band was produced by Brendan O’Brien and its first with Stevie Young, who took over his uncle's role in 2014.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.0
Honeyblood 383.

Honeyblood

by Honeyblood
July 15, 2014
The debut full-length release for the Scottish indie pop duo of Stina Tweeddale and Shona McVicar was produced by Peter Katis.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.2
No Coast 384.

No Coast

by Braid
July 8, 2014
The first full-length studio release from the emo band in 16 years was produced by Will Yip.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
6.7
Morgan Delt 385.

Morgan Delt

by Morgan Delt
January 28, 2014
The debut full-length release for the California indie pop singer-songwriter was influenced by 1960s music.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.4
Palme 386.

Palme

by Gunnar Örn Tynes
September 29, 2014
The Icelandic singer-songwriter worked with Gunnar Orn Tynes of mum and Skuli Sverrisson on her fourth full-length release.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Spectre 387.

Spectre

by Laibach
March 11, 2014
The latest release for the Slovenian group includes three songs originally released on its 2013 EP S.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Wild Onion 388.

Wild Onion

by Twin Peaks
August 5, 2014
The second full-length release for the Chicago rock band was produced with R. Andrew Humphrey and Colin Croom.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.0
Mess 389.

Mess

by Liars
March 25, 2014
The seventh full-length release for the rock trio was produced by band member, Angus Andrew.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.1
Built on Glass 390.

Built on Glass

by Chet Faker
April 15, 2014
This is the debut full-length release for the Australian producer, songwriter, and singer Nick Murphy.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.9
Big Music 391.

Big Music

by Simple Minds
November 24, 2014
The 16th studio release for the Scottish pop band features production from Gavin Goldberg, Steve Hillage, Steve Osborne, Owen Parker, and Andy Wright.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.3
III 392.

III

by Bo Ningen
May 20, 2014
The third release for the London-based Japanese quartet features King Midas Sound's Roger Robinson and Savages' Jehnny Beth.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.2
Lament 393.

Lament

by Einstürzende Neubauten
November 10, 2014
The German industrial band's latest release is music planned for a live performance commissioned by the city Diksmuide to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the start of the First World War.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
I'm in Your Mind Fuzz 394.

I'm in Your Mind Fuzz

by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard
November 11, 2014
This is the second full-length release for the Australian psychedelic rock band.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.7
Pe'ahi 395.

Pe'ahi

by The Raveonettes
July 22, 2014
The seventh full-length release for the indie rock duo of Sune Rose Wagner and Sharin Foo was produced by Justin Meldal-Johnsen.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.7
The  Way and Color 396.

The Way and Color

by TEEN
April 22, 2014
The second full-length release for the Brooklyn band formed by Lizzie & Teeny Lieberson is its first with new bassist Boshra AlSaadi.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd

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