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	9.7 1. Little Oblivions by Julien Baker February 26, 2021 The third full-length release for the singer-songwriter was recorded in Memphis by Calvin Lauber and mixed by Craig Silvey. Metascore: 85 User Score: 9.7
	9.5 2. evermore by Taylor Swift December 11, 2020 The second surprise release from the singer-songwriter in 2020 features contributions from Jack Antonoff, Aaron Dessner, Haim, Marcus Mumford, The National, Justin Vernon, and William Bowery (aka Joe Alwyn). Metascore: 85 User Score: 9.5
	9.4 3. Flowers for Vases/descansos by Hayley Williams February 5, 2021 The second full-length solo release for the Paramore singer was recorded at her Nashville home during the COVID-19 lockdown. Metascore: 78 User Score: 9.4
	9.3 4. Music to Be Murdered By - Side B (Deluxe Edition) by Eminem December 18, 2020 The second surprise release in 2020 from the rapper features guest appearances from Anderson .Paak, DJ Premier, Dr. Dre, Miller Glasgow, Skylar Grey, Juice WRLD, KXNG Crooked, MAJ, Brendan Malloy, Joell Ortiz, Royce Da 5'9", Ed Sheeran, Sly Pyper, Don Toliver, Ty Dolla $ign, White Gold, and Young M.A. Metascore: 65 User Score: 9.3
	9.1 5. Carnage by Nick Cave & Warren Ellis February 25, 2021 The surprise release for the latest full-length collaboration between Nick Cave and Warren Ellis was recorded over a week. Metascore: 93 User Score: 9.1

	9.1 6. Not Your Muse by Celeste January 29, 2021 The debut full-length release for the Los Angeles-born, London-based singer-songwriter who won the BBC Sound of 2020 features production from Josh Crocker, Jamie Hartman and John Hill. Metascore: 81 User Score: 9.1
	9.0 7. Odin's Raven Magic by Sigur Rós December 4, 2020 The recording of the collaboration between the Icelandic band, Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson, Steindór Andersen and Maria Huld Markan Sigfúsdóttir with the Schola Cantorum of Reykjavík and L’Orchestre des Laureats du Conservatoire National de Paris is finally released after having premiered it live on stage back in 2002. Metascore: 74 User Score: 9.0
	8.9 8. Nobody Is Listening by ZAYN January 15, 2021 The third full-length solo studio release for the ex-One Direction singer features guest appearances from Syd (of The Internet) and Deviln. Metascore: 63 User Score: 8.9
	8.9 9. We Will Always Love You by The Avalanches December 11, 2020 The third full-length release for the Australian electronic duo features guest appearances from such artist as Blood Orange, Leon Bridges, Vashti Bunyan, Neneh Cherry, Rivers Cuomo, Perry Farrell, Karen O, Jamie xx, Mick Jones, Sananda Maitreya (formerly known as Terence Trent D'Arby), Johnny Marr, MGMT, Oroño, Sampa the Great, Pink Siifu, Tricky, and Kurt Vile. Metascore: 86 User Score: 8.9
	8.8 10. Ignorance by The Weather Station February 5, 2021 The fifth full-length studio release Tamara Lindeman project was co-produced with Marcus Paquin, who also mixed the record. Metascore: 89 User Score: 8.8

	8.7 11. Weird! by Yungblud December 4, 2020 The second full-length release for the British alternative pop artist features contributions from Travis Barker, Machine Gun Kelly, and Dan Reynolds. Metascore: 66 User Score: 8.7
	8.6 12. Tyron by slowthai February 12, 2021 The second full-length release for the British rapper features guest appearances from A$AP Rocky, James Blake, Deb Never, Denzel Curry, Dominic Fike, Mount Kimbie, and Skepta. Metascore: 78 User Score: 8.6
	8.5 13. Collapsed in Sunbeams by Arlo Parks January 29, 2021 The debut full-length release for the British singer-songwriter was produced by Gianluca Buccellati. Metascore: 83 User Score: 8.5
	8.5 14. OK Human by Weezer January 29, 2021 The 14th full-length studio release for the alternative rock band led by Rivers Cuomo was produced by Jake Sinclair. Metascore: 74 User Score: 8.5
	8.5 15. Isles by Bicep January 22, 2021 The second full-length release for the London-based electronic duo from Belfast features guest appearances from Julia Kent, Clara La San and machìna. Metascore: 78 User Score: 8.5

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	8.5 16. Heaux Tales by Jazmine Sullivan January 8, 2021 The 14-track release for the Philadelphia R&B singer features guest appearances from Anderson .Paak, H.E.R. and Ari Lennox. Metascore: 83 User Score: 8.5
	8.5 17. Man on the Moon, Vol. 3: The Chosen by Kid Cudi December 11, 2020 The third and final installment of the rapper's Main On The Moon trilogy features guest appearances from Phoebe Bridgers, Pop Smoke, Skepta, and Trippie Redd. Metascore: 71 User Score: 8.5
	8.3 18. On All Fours by Goat Girl January 29, 2021 The second full-length release for the British post-punk band was produced by Dan Carey. Metascore: 81 User Score: 8.3
	8.3 19. The Last Exit by Still Corners January 22, 2021 This is the fifth full-length release for the duo of Tessa Murray and Greg Hughes. Metascore: 80 User Score: 8.3
	8.3 20. Cheater by Pom Poko January 15, 2021 The second full-length release for the Norwegian quartet was produced with Marcus Forsgren. Metascore: 77 User Score: 8.3
	8.2 21. An Overview on Phenomenal Nature by Cassandra Jenkins February 19, 2021 The second full-length solo release for the New York folk artist was produced by Josh Kaufman. Metascore: 88 User Score: 8.2
	8.2 22. Glowing in the Dark by Django Django February 12, 2021 The fourth full-length studio release for the British rock band was produced by Dave MacLean and features a guest appearance from Charlotte Gainsbourg. Metascore: 81 User Score: 8.2
	8.2 23. Spare Ribs by Sleaford Mods January 15, 2021 The 11th full-length studio release for the British punk duo features Billy Nomates and Amyl and The Sniffers' Amy Taylor. Metascore: 83 User Score: 8.2
	8.1 24. Who Am I? by Pale Waves February 12, 2021 The second full-length release for the British indie-pop band was recorded in Los Angeles with Rich Costey. Metascore: 68 User Score: 8.1
	8.1 25. For the First Time by Black Country, New Road February 5, 2021 This is the debut full-length release for the British septet was recorded live over seven days with producer Andy Savours. Metascore: 83 User Score: 8.1
	8.1 26. Drunk Tank Pink by Shame January 15, 2021 The second full-length release for the British post-punk band was produced by James Ford. Metascore: 82 User Score: 8.1
	8.1 27. McCartney III by Paul McCartney December 18, 2020 The latest full-length release for the Beatles artist was self-recorded and produced during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. Metascore: 81 User Score: 8.1
	8.1 28. Wonder by Shawn Mendes December 4, 2020 The fourth full-length release for the Canadian singer-songwriter features a duet with Justin Bieber. Metascore: 65 User Score: 8.1
	8.0 29. Home by Rhye January 22, 2021 The fourth full-length release for the Michael Milosh project features the Danish National Girls' Choir and was mixed by mixed by Alan Moulder. Metascore: 74 User Score: 8.0
	8.0 30. Nightmare Vacation by Rico Nasty December 4, 2020 The debut full-length studio release for the rapper features guest appearances from Aminé, Gucci Mane, ppcocaine, Rubi Rose, Sukihana, Don Toliver, and Trippie Redd. Metascore: 80 User Score: 8.0
	7.9 31. As the Love Continues by Mogwai February 19, 2021 The 10th full-length studio release for the Scottish post-rock band was produced by Dave Fridmann and features contributions from Atticus Ross and Colin Stetson. Metascore: 83 User Score: 7.9
	7.9 32. Welfare Jazz by Viagra Boys January 8, 2021 The second full-length release for the Swedish post-punk band led by Sebastian Murphy features production from Daniel Fagerström, Pelle Gunnerfeldt, Matt Sweeney, Justin and Jeremiah Raisen. Metascore: 78 User Score: 7.9
	7.8 33. A Billion Little Lights by Wild Pink February 19, 2021 The third full-length release for the indie rock band led by John Ross was produced by David Greenbaum. Metascore: 71 User Score: 7.8
	7.6 34. Besnard Lakes Are the Last of the Great Thunderstorm Warnings by The Besnard Lakes January 29, 2021 The latest full-length release for the Canadian psych-rock group was produced by the band's own Jace Lasek and Olga Goreas. Metascore: 81 User Score: 7.6
	7.6 35. Sound Ancestors by Madlib January 29, 2021 The latest full-length release for the Los Angeles-based hip-hop artist was edited, arranged and mastered by Kieran Hebden (Four Tet). Metascore: 83 User Score: 7.6
	7.2 36. Medicine at Midnight by Foo Fighters February 5, 2021 The 10th full-length studio release for the alternative rock band led by Dave Grohl was produced with Greg Kurstin. Metascore: 75 User Score: 7.2
	7.0 37. Detroit Stories by Alice Cooper February 26, 2021 The latest full-length solo release for the shock rocker features a few songs from his 2019 EP Breadcrumbs, new covers and songs. Metascore: 71 User Score: 7.0
	7.0 38. I've Seen All I Need to See by The Body January 29, 2021 After several collaborative releases, the experimental metal duo returns with with a solo album with contributions from Chrissy Wolpert and Ben Eberle. Metascore: 80 User Score: 7.0
	6.9 39. J.T. by Steve Earle & the Dukes January 4, 2021 The latest full-length release for the singer-songwriter features one original written by Steve Earle and 10 songs written by his late son, Justin Townes Earle, who passed away in August 2020. Metascore: 82 User Score: 6.9
	6.8 40. For Those That Wish to Exist by Architects February 26, 2021 The ninth full-length release for the British metalcore band features guest appearances from Mike Kerr, Winston McCall, and Simon Neil. Metascore: 81 User Score: 6.8
	5.8 41. The Future Bites by Steven Wilson January 29, 2021 The sixth full-length studio release for the British artist was co-produced with with David Kosten. Metascore: 74 User Score: 5.8

Album Releases by Score

Little Oblivions

evermore

Flowers for Vases/descansos

Music to Be Murdered By - Side B (Deluxe Edition)

Carnage

Not Your Muse

Odin's Raven Magic

Nobody Is Listening

We Will Always Love You

Ignorance

Weird!

Tyron

Collapsed in Sunbeams

OK Human

Isles

Heaux Tales

Man on the Moon, Vol. 3: The Chosen

On All Fours

The Last Exit

Cheater

An Overview on Phenomenal Nature

Glowing in the Dark

Spare Ribs

Who Am I?

For the First Time

Drunk Tank Pink

McCartney III

Wonder

Home

Nightmare Vacation

As the Love Continues

Welfare Jazz

A Billion Little Lights

Besnard Lakes Are the Last of the Great Thunderstorm Warnings

Sound Ancestors

Medicine at Midnight

Detroit Stories

I've Seen All I Need to See

J.T.

For Those That Wish to Exist

The Future Bites

Start Walkin' 1965-1976 - Nancy Sinatra

J.T. - Steve Earle & the Dukes

Not Your Muse - Celeste

Not Your Muse - Celeste

J.T. - Steve Earle & the Dukes

Start Walkin' 1965-1976 - Nancy Sinatra