Album Releases by User Score


1989 (Taylor's Version) 1.

1989 (Taylor's Version)

by Taylor Swift
October 27, 2023
The re-recording of Taylor Swift's 2014 album 1989 includes five unreleased tracks.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
tbd
Sanguivore 2.

Sanguivore

by Creeper
October 13, 2023
The third full-length release from British goth punk band Creeper is a concept album about vampires.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
tbd
Lahai 3.

Lahai

by Sampha
October 20, 2023
The second full-length release from British singer-songwriter/producer Sampha features a guest appearance by Léa Sen.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
tbd
Nothing's Gonna Stand in My Way Again 4.

Nothing's Gonna Stand in My Way Again

by Lydia Loveless
September 22, 2023
The latest full-length release from Ohio singer-songwriter Lydia Loveless was influenced by a recent break-up.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
tbd
i/o 5.

i/o

by Peter Gabriel
December 1, 2023
The first full-length studio release of new material from Peter Gabriel since 2002's Up features contributions from Ai Weiwei, Nick Cave, Olafur Eliasson, Henry Hudson, Annette Messager, Antony Micallef, David Moreno, Cornelia Parker, Megan Rooney, Tim Shaw, David Spriggs and Barthélémy Toguo.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
tbd
Javelin 6.

Javelin

by Sufjan Stevens
October 6, 2023
The latest full-length solo release from singer-songwriter Sufjan Stevens features contributions from Adrienne Maree Brown, Hannah Cohen, Pauline Delassus, The National's Bryce Dessner, Megan Lui, and Nedelle Torrisi.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
tbd
We Buy Diabetic Test Strips 7.

We Buy Diabetic Test Strips

by Armand Hammer
September 29, 2023
The latest full-length release from New York hip hop duo Armand Hammer features guest appearance by Cavalier, Curly Castro, Junglepussy, Moneynicca, Moor Mother, and Pink Siifu.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
tbd
Tension 8.

Tension

by Kylie Minogue
September 22, 2023
The latest full-length release from Australian pop artist Kylie Minogue features contributions from Oliver Heldens and Lostboy. The deluxe edition includes three additional tracks.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
tbd
Madres 9.

Madres

by Sofia Kourtesis
October 27, 2023
The debut full-length studio release from Berlin-based electronic producer Sofia Kourtesis features a guest appearance by Manu Chao.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
tbd
Coin Coin Chapter Five: In the Garden 10.

Coin Coin Chapter Five: In the Garden

by Matana Roberts
September 29, 2023
The fifth of a planned 12-part Coin Coin album series from Matana Roberts features the story of an ancestor who died after complications from an illegal abortion.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
tbd
Water Made Us 11.

Water Made Us

by Jamila Woods
October 13, 2023
Chicago singer-songwriter/poet Jamila Woods worked with co-producer Chris McClenney on her third full-length release.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
tbd
The Comeback Kid 12.

The Comeback Kid

by Marnie Stern
November 3, 2023
This is the first full-length release from New York indie rock artist Marnie Stern since 2013's The Chronicles Of Marnia.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
tbd
Something to Give Each Other 13.

Something to Give Each Other

by Troye Sivan
October 13, 2023
The third full-length studio release from Australian pop artist Troye Sivan features a guest appearance by Guitarricadelafuente.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
Bolted 14.

Bolted

by Forest Swords
October 20, 2023
This is the first full-length studio release from British electronic producer Forest Swords since 2017's Compassion.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
Gentle Confrontation 15.

Gentle Confrontation

by Loraine James
September 22, 2023
The latest full-length release from London-based electronic producer Loraine James features guest appearances by Contour, Marina Herlop, keiyaA, Corey Mastrangelo, George Riley, RiTchie, and Eden Samara.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
Crazymad for Me 16.

Crazymad for Me

by CMAT
October 13, 2023
The second full-length release from Irish pop singer-songwriter CMAT features a guest appearance by John Grant.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
Integrated Tech Solutions 17.

Integrated Tech Solutions

by Aesop Rock
November 10, 2023
The ninth full-length solo studio release from rapper Aesop Rock features guest appearances by Hanni El Khatib, Nikki Jean, Lealani, Rob Sonic, and billy woods.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
I DES 18.

I DES

by King Creosote
November 3, 2023
The first full-length solo release from Kenny Anderson as King Creosote in seven years was co-produced with Derek O'Neill and features a 36-minute track.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
softscars 19.

softscars

by yeule
September 22, 2023
The third full-length studio release from Singaporean artist Nat Ćmiel as yeule was written and produced with Kin Leonnas.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
tbd
Cousin 20.

Cousin

by Wilco
September 29, 2023
The 13th full-length studio release from Chicago indie rock band Wilco was produced by Cate Le Bon.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
God Games 21.

God Games

by The Kills
October 27, 2023
The sixth full-length studio release from rock duo The Kills was produced by Paul Epworth and features guest appearances by the Compton Kidz Club Choir.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
Quaranta 22.

Quaranta

by Danny Brown
November 17, 2023
The latest full-length release from Detroit rapper Danny Brown features guest appearances by Bruiser Wolf, Kassa Overall and MIKE.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
Sit Down for Dinner 23.

Sit Down for Dinner

by Blonde Redhead
September 29, 2023
The first full-length release from New York indie rock trio Blonde Redhead in nine years was partly inspired by Joan Didion's The Year of Magical Thinking.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
Tomorrow's Fire 24.

Tomorrow's Fire

by Squirrel Flower
October 13, 2023
The third full-length release from Chicago indie singer-songwriter Squirrel Flower was produced with Alex Farrar.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Hadsel 25.

Hadsel

by Beirut
November 10, 2023
The sixth full-length release from Zach Condon's indie folk project Beirut features music he created with a church organ while in Hadsel in Northern Norway.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Nothing Lasts Forever 26.

Nothing Lasts Forever

by Teenage Fanclub
September 22, 2023
The latest full-length release from Scottish alternative rock band Teenage Fanclub was recorded in Wales over 10 days.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Afternoon X 27.

Afternoon X

by Vanishing Twin
October 13, 2023
The fourth full-length release from London-based trio Vanishing Twin was mixed by the band and Marta Salogni.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Atlas 28.

Atlas

by Laurel Halo
September 22, 2023
The latest full-length release from Los Angeles-based electronic artist Laurel Halo features contributions from Bendik Giske, Lucy Railton, Coby Sey, and James Underwood.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
SAVED! 29.

SAVED!

by Reverend Kristin Michael Hayter
October 20, 2023
The first full-length release from Reverend Kristin Michael Hayter (who retired her Lingua Ignota solo project) was recorded on a four-track-recorder and then degraded further by half-broken cassette players.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Goodbye, Hotel Arkada 30.

Goodbye, Hotel Arkada

by Mary Lattimore
October 6, 2023
The latest release from harpist Mary Lattimore features contributions by Meg Baird, Slowdive's Rachel Goswell, Samara Lubelski, Walt McClements, Roy Montgomery, and The Cure's Lol Tolhurst.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Jenny From Thebes 31.

Jenny From Thebes

by The Mountain Goats
October 27, 2023
The latest full-length release from The Mountain Goats is a rock opera featuring the character Jenny (who has appeared in songs on 2001's Jam Eater Blues, 2002's All Hail West Texas and 2012's Transcendental Youth).
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Cartwheel 32.

Cartwheel

by Hotline TNT
November 3, 2023
The second full-length release from Will Anderson's shoegaze project Hotline TNT was recorded with Ian Teeple and Aron Kobayashi Rich.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Selvutsletter 33.

Selvutsletter

by Lost Girls
October 20, 2023
This is the second full-length release from the Jenny Hval and Håvard Volden Lost Girls project.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Heaven Knows 34.

Heaven Knows

by PinkPantheress
November 10, 2023
The debut full-length studio release from PinkPantheress features guest appearances by Central Cee, Ice Spice, Kelela, and Rema.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Spike Field 35.

Spike Field

by Maria BC
October 20, 2023
The second full-length release from Oakland, California-based singer-songwriter Maria BC was recorded at a family friend's house in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Return to Archive 36.

Return to Archive

by Matmos
November 3, 2023
The latest full-length release from electronic duo Matmos features music created from the archive of field recordings from the Smithsonian Folkways label.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Medicine 37.

Medicine

by Goat
October 13, 2023
This is the sixth full-length studio release from masked Swedish psych-folk band Goat.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Before and After 38.

Before and After

by Neil Young
December 8, 2023
The latest full-length release from singer-songwriter Neil Young features 13 new acoustic recordings of his songs as one uninterrupted 48-minute piece.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Hackney Diamonds 39.

Hackney Diamonds

by The Rolling Stones
October 20, 2023
The first full-length release of original songs from the Rolling Stones since 2005's A Bigger Bang features guest appearances by Elton John, Lady Gaga, Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, and Bill Wyman.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Perfect Picture 40.

Perfect Picture

by Hannah Diamond
October 6, 2023
The second full-length release from British pop artist Hannah Diamond was produced by David Gamson.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Hard Light 41.

Hard Light

by Drop Nineteens
November 3, 2023
The first new full-length studio release from Boston shoegaze band Drop Nineteens in 30 years was recorded in Boston, Brooklyn, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
I<3UQTINVU 42.

I<3UQTINVU

by Jockstrap
November 3, 2023
The remix of Jockstrap's 2022 debut album, I Love You Jennifer B features guest appearances by Babymorocco, Kirin J Callinan, Ersatz, Coby Sey, and Ian Starr.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Cat Power Sings Dylan: The 1966 Royal Albert Hall Concert [Live] 43.

Cat Power Sings Dylan: The 1966 Royal Albert Hall Concert [Live]

by Cat Power
November 10, 2023
The live recording of Cat Power's November 2022 concert at London's Royal Albert Hall where she recreated Bob Dylan's May 1966 live set at the Manchester Free Trade Hall.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Sweet Justice 44.

Sweet Justice

by Tkay Maidza
November 3, 2023
The second full-length release from Los Angeles-based Australian rapper Tkay Maidza features production by Kaytranada and guest appearances by Duckwrth, Flume, Amber Mark and Lolo Zouaï.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
I Don't Want You Anymore 45.

I Don't Want You Anymore

by Cherry Glazerr
September 29, 2023
The first full-length release in four years from Los Angeles trio Cherry Glazerr was co-produced by frontwoman Clementine Creevy and Yves Rothman.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Isn't It Now? 46.

Isn't It Now?

by Animal Collective
September 29, 2023
The latest full-length release from Baltimore-based Animal Collective features a nearly 22-minute-long track.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
New Blue Sun 47.

New Blue Sun

by André 3000
November 17, 2023
The first full-length solo release from OutKast's André 3000 in 17 years is an instrumental album featuring a variety of flutes.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Yard 48.

Yard

by Slow Pulp
September 29, 2023
This is the second full-length release for Chicago-based indie rock band Slow Pulp.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Chronicles of a Diamond 49.

Chronicles of a Diamond

by Black Pumas
October 27, 2023
The second full-length release from Eric Burton and Adrian Quesada as Black Pumas features mixing by Shawn Everett.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
History Books 50.

History Books

by The Gaslight Anthem
October 27, 2023
The first full-length studio release from The Gaslight Anthem since 2014's Get Hurt was produced by Peter Katis and features a guest appearance by Bruce Springsteen.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Higher 51.

Higher

by Chris Stapleton
November 10, 2023
The fifth full-length release from country singer-songwriter Chris Stapleton was produced with his wife Morgane and Dave Cobb.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Again 52.

Again

by Oneohtrix Point Never
September 29, 2023
The latest full-length release from Daniel Lopatin as Oneohtrix Point Never features contributions from Jim O'Rourke and Lee Ranaldo.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Los Angeles 53.

Los Angeles

by Lol Tolhurst
November 3, 2023
The debut full-length release from supergroup Lol Tolhurst x Budgie x Jacknife Lee features guest appearances by Mark Bowen, Isaac Brock, Arrow de Wilde, Bobby Gillespie, Lonnie Holley, Mary Lattimore, James Murphy, Pan Amsterdam, and The Edge.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
The Twits 54.

The Twits

by bar italia
November 3, 2023
The fourth full-length release (and second in 2023) from London-based trio The Twits was recorded over eight weeks in Mallorca and was mixed by Marta Salogni.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Paint My Bedroom Black 55.

Paint My Bedroom Black

by Holly Humberstone
October 13, 2023
The debut full-length release from British indie-pop singer-songwriter Holly Humberstone features a guest appearance by d4vd.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Jonny 56.

Jonny

by The Drums
October 13, 2023
The sixth full-length release from Jonathan Pierce's solo project The Drums was self-produced and mixed.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
The Darker the Shadow the Brighter the Light 57.

The Darker the Shadow the Brighter the Light

by The Streets
October 20, 2023
The first full-length studio release from British rapper The Streets in 12 years features a guest appearance by Teef.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Flying Wig 58.

Flying Wig

by Devendra Banhart
September 22, 2023
The latest full-length release from singer-songwriter Devendra Banhart was produced by Cate Le Bon.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Quarter Life Crisis 59.

Quarter Life Crisis

by Baby Queen
November 10, 2023
The debut full-length studio release from London-based alt-pop artist Baby Queen reflects on her early 20s.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Falling or Flying 60.

Falling or Flying

by Jorja Smith
September 29, 2023
The second full-length release from British R&B; artist Jorja Smith features guest appearances by J Hus and Lila Iké.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Danse Macabre 61.

Danse Macabre

by Duran Duran
October 27, 2023
The latest full-length release from Duran Duran features covers, new versions of their own songs and three new songs as well as contributions from Warren Cuccurullo, Måneskin's Victoria De Angelis, Nile Rodgers, and Andy Taylor.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Accentuate the Positive 62.

Accentuate the Positive

by Van Morrison
November 3, 2023
The latest full-length release from Van Morrison features covers of some of his favorite rock'n'roll songs with contributions from such artists as the late Jeff Beck, Chris Farlowe, and Taj Mahal.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
One More Time... 63.

One More Time...

by blink-182
October 20, 2023
This is the first full-length studio release from pop-punk band Blink-182 with Tom DeLonge since 2011's Neighborhoods.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
The Silver Cord 64.

The Silver Cord

by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard
October 27, 2023
The second full-length studio release in 2023 from Australian rock band King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard is influenced by electronic music. The standard release has a runtime of over 32 minutes while the Extended Mix release is nearly 90 minutes.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Scarlet 65.

Scarlet

by Doja Cat
September 22, 2023
The fourth full-length studio release from rapper Doja Cat includes production from Jean Baptiste, Rogét Chahayed, Earl on the Beat, Fallen, London on da Track, Kurtis McKenzie, Jay Versace, and Y2K.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Think Later 66.

Think Later

by Tate McRae
December 8, 2023
The second full-length release from Canadian pop artist Tate McRae was executive produced with Ryan Tedder.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Pink Friday 2 67.

Pink Friday 2

by Nicki Minaj
December 8, 2023
The first full-length studio album in five years from rapper Nicki Minaj since 2018's Queen features guest appearances by Tasha Cobbs Leonard, J. Cole, Drake, Future, Tate Kobang, Lil Uzi Vert, Lil Wayne, Lourdiz, Skeng, and Skillibeng.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Set It Off 68.

Set It Off

by Offset
October 13, 2023
The second full-length solo release from Offset features guest appearances by Cardi B, Chlöe, Future, Latto, Mango Foo, Travis Scott, Don Toliver, and Young Nudy.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Action Adventure 69.

Action Adventure

by DJ Shadow
October 27, 2023
The seventh full-length studio release from electronic producer DJ Shadow is mostly instrumental and features no guests.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Rockstar 70.

Rockstar

by Dolly Parton
November 17, 2023
Dolly Parton's rock album includes nine new songs and features 21 covers songs with such artists as Brandi Carlile, Sheryl Crow, Miley Cyrus, Melissa Etheridge, Mick Fleetwood, John Fogerty, Peter Frampton, Rob Halford, Emmylou Harris, Debbie Harry, Joan Jett, Elton John, Kid Rock, Lizzo, Paul McCartney, Stevie Nicks, Linda Perry, Steve Perry, P!NK, Richie Sambora, Chris Stapleton, Ringo Starr, Sting, Steven Tyler, and Ann Wilson.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
The Dark Side of the Moon Redux 71.

The Dark Side of the Moon Redux

by Roger Waters
October 6, 2023
Roger Waters' reworking of Pink Floyd's 1973 album The Dark Side Of The Moon features lyrics from "Free Four" on the instrumental "Speak to Me".
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
For All The Dogs 72.

For All The Dogs

by Drake
October 6, 2023
The eighth full-length studio release from Candian rapper Drake features guest appearances by 21 Savage, Bad Bunny, Chief Keef, J Cole, Lil Yachty, PartyNextDoor, Sexyy Red, SZA, Teezo Touchdown, and Yeat.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
tbd

Titles with fewer than 7 critic reviews are excluded.

Highs and Lows
Highest of the Month
  1. 87

    i/o - Peter Gabriel

    • Release Date: Dec 1, 2023
  2. 84

    Accompany - Michael Nau

    • Release Date: Dec 8, 2023
  3. 78

    Before and After - Neil Young

    • Release Date: Dec 8, 2023
  4. 73

    Rat Wars - HEALTH

    • Release Date: Dec 7, 2023
  5. 70

    Pink Friday 2 - Nicki Minaj

    • Release Date: Dec 8, 2023
Lowest of the Month
  1. 70

    Pink Friday 2 - Nicki Minaj

    • Release Date: Dec 8, 2023
  2. 73

    Rat Wars - HEALTH

    • Release Date: Dec 7, 2023
  3. 78

    Before and After - Neil Young

    • Release Date: Dec 8, 2023
  4. 84

    Accompany - Michael Nau

    • Release Date: Dec 8, 2023
  5. 87

    i/o - Peter Gabriel

    • Release Date: Dec 1, 2023