Album Releases by Score
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1.
Conflict Of Interest
by Ghetts
February 19, 2021
The third full-length studio release for the British grime artist features guest appearances from BackRoad Gee, Dave, Giggs, Hamzaaand, Jaykae, Aida Lae, Miraa May, Pa Salieu, Emeli Sande, Moonchild Sanelly, Ed Sheeran, Skepta, Stormzy, and Wretch 32.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Flock
by Jane Weaver
March 5, 2021
The latest full-length solo release for the British singer-songwriter is said to be inspired by "Lebanese torch songs, 1980s Russian Aerobics records, and Australian Punk."
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Way Down in the Rust Bucket [Live]
by Neil Young & Crazy Horse
February 26, 2021
The latest archive release from the Canadian rock artist is the live recording from November 13, 1990 at a bar in Santa Cruz, California, where they played some songs from 1990's Ragged Glory for the first time live.
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The Moon and Stars: Prescriptions for Dreamers
by Valerie June
March 12, 2021
The latest full-length release for the Memphis singer-songwriter features a guest appearance from Carla Thomas and was produced with Jack Splash.
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Angel Tears in Sunlight
by Pauline Anna Strom
February 19, 2021
The posthumously released album was the first new music in over 30 years for the San Francisco-based composer.
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As Days Get Dark
by Arab Strap
March 5, 2021
This is the first new full-length release in over 15 years from the Scottish indie rock duo of Aidan Moffat and Malcolm Middleton.
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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.
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The Art of Losing
by The Anchoress
March 12, 2021
The second full-length release for the Welsh singer-songwriter Catherine Anne Davies features a guest appearances from James Dean Bradfield.
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Cool Dry Place
by Katy Kirby
February 19, 2021
The debut full-length release for the Nashville-based singer-songwriter from Texas was produced by Alberto Sewald and Logan Chung.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Collapsed in Sunbeams
by Arlo Parks
January 29, 2021
The debut full-length release for the British singer-songwriter was produced by Gianluca Buccellati.
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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.
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private LIFE
by Virginia Wing
February 12, 2021
This is the fourth full-length release for the British trio of Alice Merida Richards, Sam Pillay and Christopher Duffin.
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Drunk Tank Pink
by Shame
January 15, 2021
The second full-length release for the British post-punk band was produced by James Ford.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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A Common Turn
by Anna B Savage
January 29, 2021
The debut full-length release for the London-based singer-songwriter was produced by William Doyle.
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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.
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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.
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Invisible Cities
by A Winged Victory for the Sullen
February 26, 2021
The latest full-length release from the duo of Dustin O'Halloran and Stars of the Lid's Adam Wiltzie was originally created for a Leo Warner-directed multimedia stage production based on Italo Calvino's 1972 novel Invisible Cities.
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Good Woman
by The Staves
February 5, 2021
Produced by John Congleton, the latest full-length release for the trio of sisters was influenced in part by the death of their mother and the birth of Emily's first child.
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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.
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Nature Always Wins
by Maxïmo Park
February 26, 2021
The seventh full-length studio release for the British rock band was produced by Ben Allen and features a guest appearance from Pauline Murray.
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These 13
by Jimbo Mathus
March 5, 2021
The debut full-length collaboration between Jimbo Mathus and Andrew Bird as a duo was recorded live to tape and was produced by Mike Viola.
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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.
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Shyga! The Sunlight Mound
by Psychedelic Porn Crumpets
February 5, 2021
The fourth full-length release for the Australian psychedelic rock band was partially recorded at lead singer Jack McEwan's home studio.
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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.
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Cooler Returns
by Kiwi Jr.
January 22, 2021
The second full-length release for the Canadian quartet was self-produced and mixed by Graham Walsh.
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Super Monster
by Claud
February 12, 2021
The debut full-length solo release for the Brooklyn-based indie-pop artist features guest appearances Melanie Faye, Nick Hakim and Shelly.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Working With God
by Melvins
February 26, 2021
This is the latest full-length release for the Melvins line-up that includes Buzz Osborne, Dale Crover, and Mike Dillard (also known as "Melvins 1983").
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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.
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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.
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Magic Mirror
by Pearl Charles
January 15, 2021
The third full-length release for the Los Angeles singer-songwriter was produced by Lewis Pesacov.
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Open Door Policy
by The Hold Steady
February 19, 2021
The eighth full-length studio release for the indie rock band was recorded by producer Josh Kaufman and engineer D. James Goodwin.
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Tasjan! Tasjan! Tasjan!
by Aaron Lee Tasjan
February 5, 2021
The latest full-length solo release for the Nashville-based singer-songwriter was produced with Gregory Lattimer.
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Gas Lit
by Divide and Dissolve
January 29, 2021
The latest release for the Australian experimental metal duo of Takiaya Reed and Sylvie Nehill was produced by Unknown Mortal Orchestra's Ruban Nielson.
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Two Saviors
by Buck Meek
January 15, 2021
The second full-length solo release for the Big Thief guitarist was produced by Andrew Sarlo.
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Cheater
by Pom Poko
January 15, 2021
The second full-length release for the Norwegian quartet was produced with Marcus Forsgren.
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The Shadow I Remember
by Cloud Nothings
February 26, 2021
The latest full-length release for the Cleveland indie rock band led by Dylan Baldi was produced by Steve Albini.
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Palberta5000
by Palberta
January 22, 2021
The fifth full-length release for the New York-based trio of Ani Ivry-Block, Lily Konigsberg and Nina Ryser was recorded over four days with producer Matt Labozza.
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The Pet Parade
by Fruit Bats
March 5, 2021
The ninth full-length release for Eric D. Johnson's indie folk project was produced and engineered with Josh Kaufman.
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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.
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Still Woman Enough
by Loretta Lynn
March 19, 2021
The 50th full-length studio release for the country artist features guest appearances from Reba McEntire, Margo Price, Tanya Tucker, and Carrie Underwood.
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In Ferneaux
by Blanck Mass
February 26, 2021
The latest release for Benjamin John Power's solo electronic project features two 20-minutes long tracks.
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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.
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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.
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Vertigo Days
by The Notwist
January 29, 2021
The first new full-length studio release in seven years for the German band features guest appearances Angel Bat Dawid, Ben LaMar Gay, Juana Molina, and Zayaendo.
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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.
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Lost Themes III: Alive After Death
by John Carpenter
February 5, 2021
Director/composer John Carpenter returns with son Cody Carpenter and godson Daniel Davies on his first non-soundtrack release in five years.
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Somewhere
by Sun June
February 5, 2021
The second full-length release for the Austin-based indie pop band was produced by Danny Reisch.
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Greenfields: The Gibb Brothers Songbook, Vol. 1
by Barry Gibb
January 8, 2021
The latest full-length release for the Bee Gees singer and songwriter features guest appearances from Jay Buchanan, Brandi Carlile, Sheryl Crow, Tommy Emmanuel, Jason Isbell, Alison Krauss, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Olivia Newton-John, Dolly Parton, David Rawlings, Keith Urban and Gillian Welch.
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New Fragility
by Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
February 12, 2021
The sixth full-length studio release for the Alec Ounsworth indie rock project was mixed by John Agnello.
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Poster Girl
by Zara Larsson
March 5, 2021
The third full-length release for the Swedish pop artist features a guest appearance from Young Thug.
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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.
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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.
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Dead Hand Control
by Baio
January 29, 2021
The third full-length solo release for the Vampire Weekend bassist was recorded in London and Los Angeles.
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Uppers
by TV Priest
February 5, 2021
The debut full-length release for the London-based post-punk quartet that includes Charlie Drinkwater, Alex Sprogis, Nic Smith, and Ed Kelland was self-produced.
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When You See Yourself
by Kings of Leon
March 5, 2021
The first full-length release since 2016's Walls for the Southern rock band was produced by Markus Dravs.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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77-81 [Box Set] - Gang of Four
- Release Date: Mar 12, 2021
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- Release Date: Feb 5, 2021
Flock - Jane Weaver
- Release Date: Mar 5, 2021
The Moon and Stars: Prescriptions for Dreamers - Valerie June
- Release Date: Mar 12, 2021
- User Score: 7.4
As Days Get Dark - Arab Strap
- Release Date: Mar 5, 2021
- User Score: 8.0
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When You See Yourself - Kings of Leon
- Release Date: Mar 5, 2021
- User Score: 7.6
The Pet Parade - Fruit Bats
- Release Date: Mar 5, 2021
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- Release Date: Mar 5, 2021
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- Release Date: Mar 5, 2021
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- Release Date: Mar 5, 2021