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	9.7 1. The Gods We Can Touch by Aurora January 21, 2022 The third full-length studio release for the Norwegian pop artist AURORA features a guest appearance from Pomme. Metascore: 86 User Score: 9.7
	9.3 2. Red (Taylor's Version) by Taylor Swift November 12, 2021 The new recording of Taylor Swift's fourth studio album features nine previously unreleased songs that include guest appearances from Phoebe Bridgers, Ed Sheeran, and Chris Stapleton. Metascore: 91 User Score: 9.3
	9.2 3. Dawn FM by The Weeknd January 7, 2022 The sixth full-length studio release for The Weeknd features guest appearances from Jim Carrey, Lil Wayne, and Tyler, the Creator as well as contributions from Oscar Holter, Quincy Jones, Max Martin, and Oneohtrix Point Never. Metascore: 88 User Score: 9.2
	8.9 4. An Evening with Silk Sonic by Silk Sonic November 12, 2021 The full-length collaboration between Anderson .Paak and Bruno Mars was inspired by 1970s funk, soul and R&B music. Metascore: 83 User Score: 8.9
	8.7 5. Raise The Roof by Robert Plant And Alison Krauss November 19, 2021 14 years after 2007's Raising Sand, Robert Plant and Alison Krauss reunite for their second full-length collaboration, with T-Bone Burnett also returning to produce. Metascore: 82 User Score: 8.7

	8.7 6. Nearer the Fountain, More Pure the Stream Flows by Damon Albarn November 12, 2021 The second full-length solo release for Blur/Gorillaz's Damon Albarn was inspired by Icelandic and was originally planned as an orchestral project for Lyon's Fête des Lumieres. Metascore: 80 User Score: 8.7
	8.7 7. Voyage by ABBA November 5, 2021 This is the first new studio release of new songs in 40 years for the Swedish pop quartet. Metascore: 72 User Score: 8.7
	8.7 8. Ocean to Ocean by Tori Amos October 29, 2021 The first full-length studio release for the singer-songwriter in four years was written during the pandemic lockdown in Cornwall, England. Metascore: 81 User Score: 8.7
	8.7 9. Projector by Geese October 29, 2021 The debut full-length release for the Brooklyn indie rock band was mixed by Dan Carey. Metascore: 83 User Score: 8.7
	8.6 10. kick iiii by Arca December 3, 2021 One of the four releases on the same day for Arca's KICK anthology features guest appearances from Oliver Coates, Shirley Manson, No Bra, and Planningtorock. Metascore: 77 User Score: 8.6

	8.6 11. kiCK iiiii by Arca December 3, 2021 One of the four releases on the same day for Arca's KICK anthology features a guest appearance from Ryuichi Sakamoto. Metascore: 77 User Score: 8.6
	8.6 12. 30 by Adele November 19, 2021 The first full-length release from Adele in six years features production from Ludwig Göransson, Inflo, Tobias Jesso Jr., Greg Kurstin, Max Martin, and Shellback. Metascore: 88 User Score: 8.6
	8.6 13. Crawler by Idles November 12, 2021 The fourth full-length release for the British punk band was recorded with co-producer Kenny Beats. Metascore: 82 User Score: 8.6
	8.5 14. Caprisongs [Mixtape] by FKA twigs January 14, 2022 The first mixtape from FKA twigs features guest appearances from Dystopia, Rema, Pa Salieu, Shygirl, Jorja Smith, Unknown T, and The Weeknd. Metascore: 80 User Score: 8.5
	8.5 15. KEYS by Alicia Keys December 10, 2021 Produced with Mike WiLL Made-It, the two-disc release from R&B artist Alicia Keys features piano-based originals and more upbeat versions with drums. Metascore: 65 User Score: 8.5

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	8.5 16. Valentine by Snail Mail November 5, 2021 The second full-length release for the Lindsey Jordan's indie rock project was co-produced by Brad Cook. Metascore: 88 User Score: 8.5
	8.5 17. The Path of the Clouds by Marissa Nadler October 29, 2021 The latest full-length solo release for the singer-songwriter was inspired from watching Unsolved Mysteries episodes during the pandemic lockdown and features contributions from Jesse Chandler, Simon Raymonde, Emma Ruth Rundle, and Amber Webber. Metascore: 85 User Score: 8.5
	8.4 18. KicK iii by Arca December 3, 2021 One of the four releases on the same day for Arca's KICK anthology is said to be "more manic, violently euphoric and aggressively psychedelic." Metascore: 78 User Score: 8.4
	8.4 19. Music for Psychedelic Therapy by Jon Hopkins November 12, 2021 The latest full-length release for British electronic producer Jon Hopkins was inspired by the Tayos Caves of Ecuador. Metascore: 79 User Score: 8.4
	8.4 20. Thank You by Diana Ross November 5, 2021 The first new full-length studio release in more than 20 years for the artist known as Queen of Motown was produced with Jack Antonoff. Metascore: 60 User Score: 8.4
	8.3 21. Night Call by Years & Years January 21, 2022 The third full-length release for Years & Years is now an Olly Alexander solo project after Mikey Goldsworthy and Emre Türkmen stepped back as active members. Metascore: 76 User Score: 8.3
	8.3 22. Barn by Neil Young & Crazy Horse December 10, 2021 The latest full-length release for Neil Young & Crazy Horse was recorded in a replica of the barn (the original had collapsed) they recorded 2019's Colorado. Metascore: 75 User Score: 8.3
	8.3 23. Hushed and Grim by Mastodon October 29, 2021 The eighth full-length studio release for the Atlanta metal band was produced by David Bottrill. Metascore: 82 User Score: 8.3
	8.2 24. The Boy Named If by Elvis Costello & the Imposters January 14, 2022 The latest full-length release from Elvis Costello And The Imposters features a guest appearance from Nicole Atkins. Metascore: 83 User Score: 8.2
	8.1 25. Kick ii by Arca December 3, 2021 One of the four releases on the same day for Arca's KICK anthology features influences from reggaeton. Metascore: 76 User Score: 8.1
	8.0 26. Covers by Cat Power January 14, 2022 The latest full-length covers album from Cat Power features songs from such artists as Jackson Brown, Nick Cave, Lana Del Rey, Billie Holiday, Iggy Pop, Frank Ocean, The Replacements, and Kitty Wells. Metascore: 79 User Score: 8.0
	8.0 27. Still Over It by Summer Walker November 5, 2021 The second full-length release for the Atlanta R&B artist features guest appearances from Cardi B, Ciara, JT, Ari Lennox, Lil Durk, Omarion, and Pharrell Williams. Metascore: 85 User Score: 8.0
	7.9 28. Things Take Time, Take Time by Courtney Barnett November 12, 2021 The third full-length studio release for the Australian alternative singer-songwriter was produced with Stella Mozgawa. Metascore: 79 User Score: 7.9
	7.6 29. Sick! by Earl Sweatshirt January 14, 2022 The fourth full-length studio release for rapper Earl Sweatshirt features guest appearances from Armand Hammer and Zelooperz. Metascore: 86 User Score: 7.6
	7.6 30. I Don't Live Here Anymore by The War on Drugs October 29, 2021 The fifth full-length release for the Philadelphia rock band led by Adam Granduciel is its first in four years. Metascore: 85 User Score: 7.6
	7.4 31. Bloodmoon: I by Converge November 19, 2021 The debut full-length collaboration between Converge, Chelsea Wolfe, Ben Chisholm, and Steve Brodsky began recording in 2019 but was completed remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Metascore: 89 User Score: 7.4
	7.2 32. Flying Dream 1 by Elbow November 19, 2021 The ninth full-length studio release for British alternative rock band Elbow was recorded at the Theatre Royal Brighton. Metascore: 83 User Score: 7.2
	7.1 33. Fragments by Bonobo January 14, 2022 The seventh full-length release for British electronic artist Simon Green as Bonobo features guest appearances from Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, Kadhja Bonet, Joji, O’Flynn, Jordan Rakei, and Jamila Woods. Metascore: 74 User Score: 7.1
	7.0 34. Fix Yourself, Not the World by The Wombats January 14, 2022 The fifth full-length release for British indie rock trio The Wombats was recorded remotely due to the COVID-19 lockdowns. Metascore: 70 User Score: 7.0
	7.0 35. Queens of the Summer Hotel by Aimee Mann November 5, 2021 The latest full-length solo release for the singer-songwriter was originally part of a planned stage musical adaptation of Girl, Interrupted. Metascore: 77 User Score: 7.0
	6.7 36. Fighting Demons by Juice WRLD December 10, 2021 The second posthumous release for the rapper Juice WRLD features guest appearances from Justin Bieber, Polo G, Suga of BTS, and Trippie Redd. Metascore: 73 User Score: 6.7
	5.7 37. Equals by Ed Sheeran October 29, 2021 The fourth full-length release for the British singer-songwriter was influenced in part by his marriage, the birth of his daughter and the death of a friend. Metascore: 59 User Score: 5.7
	4.6 38. Live Life Fast by Roddy Ricch December 17, 2021 The latest full-length release for the Compton rapper features guest appearances from 21 Savage, Fivio Foreign, Jamie Foxx, Future, Gunna, Alex Isley, Kodak Black, Lil Baby, Takeoff, and Ty Dolla $ign, Metascore: 68 User Score: 4.6

Album Releases by User Score

The Gods We Can Touch

Red (Taylor's Version)

Dawn FM

An Evening with Silk Sonic

Raise The Roof

Nearer the Fountain, More Pure the Stream Flows

Voyage

Ocean to Ocean

Projector

kick iiii

kiCK iiiii

30

Crawler

Caprisongs [Mixtape]

KEYS

Valentine

The Path of the Clouds

KicK iii

Music for Psychedelic Therapy

Thank You

Night Call

Barn

Hushed and Grim

The Boy Named If

Kick ii

Covers

Still Over It

Things Take Time, Take Time

Sick!

I Don't Live Here Anymore

Bloodmoon: I

Flying Dream 1

Fragments

Fix Yourself, Not the World

Queens of the Summer Hotel

Fighting Demons

Equals

Live Life Fast

Dawn FM - The Weeknd

The Overload - Yard Act

Sick! - Earl Sweatshirt

The Gods We Can Touch - Aurora

The Boy Named If - Elvis Costello & the Imposters

Transparency - Twin Atlantic

Fix Yourself, Not the World - The Wombats

Change the Show - Miles Kane

Fragments - Bonobo

Night Call - Years & Years