Album Releases by User Score

Council Skies 101.

Council Skies

by Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds
June 2, 2023
The fourth full-length studio release from Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds was co-produced with Paul Stacey.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.4
Sticks and Stones 102.

Sticks and Stones

by Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real
July 14, 2023
The latest full-length release from Lukas Nelson & Promise Of The Real wqs self-produced and features a guest appearance by Lainey Wilson.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Mercy 103.

Mercy

by John Cale
January 20, 2023
The latest full-length solo release for John Cale features guest appearances from Actress, Animal Collective, Sylvan Esso, Fat White Family, Laurel Halo, Tei Shi, and Weyes Blood.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.8
Ignore Grief 104.

Ignore Grief

by Xiu Xiu
March 3, 2023
The latest full-length release for Xiu Xiu features Angela Seo singing on half of the record and Jamie Stewart singing the other half.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
6.3
The Window 105.

The Window

by Ratboys
August 25, 2023
The fourth full-length release from Chicago indie rock band Ratboys was recorded with Death Cab for Cutie's Chris Walla in Seattle.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Formal Growth in the Desert 106.

Formal Growth in the Desert

by Protomartyr
June 2, 2023
The sixth full-length studio release from Detroit rock band Protomartyr was recorded in Texas with producer Jake Aron.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.0
Aşk 107.

Aşk

by Altin Gün
March 31, 2023
The fifth full-length release from Amsterdam-based sextet Altin Gün features psychedelic pop versions of traditional Turkish folk songs
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
UGLY 108.

UGLY

by slowthai
March 3, 2023
The third full-length release for British rapper slowthai was produced by Dan Carey and features contributions from Kwes Darko, Ethan P. Flynn, Jockstrap’s Taylor Skye, Beabadoobee's Jacob Bugden, Fontaines D.C.'s Liam Toon.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.7
End of Everything 109.

End of Everything

by Mega Bog
May 19, 2023
The seventh full-length release from Erin Birg as Mega Bog was co-produced with James Krivchenia (who also mixed and played drums on the record).
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
King of a Land 110.

King of a Land

by Yusuf
June 16, 2023
The latest full-length release from singer-songwriter Yusuf/Cat Steven was produced by The Yardbirds' Paul Samwell-Smith.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
We Cater to Cowards 111.

We Cater to Cowards

by Oozing Wound
January 27, 2023
The fifth full-length release for Chicago trio Oozing Wound is said to features sounds inspired by the late 80’s Seattle Sound such as early Nirvana and TAD.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
The Omnichord Real Book 112.

The Omnichord Real Book

by Meshell Ndegeocello
June 16, 2023
The first release on the Blue Note label for singer-songwriter Meshell Ndegeocello features guest appearances by Ambrose Akinmusire, Hanna Benn, Sanford Biggers, Mark Guiliana, Cory Henry, Jade Hicks, Joan As Police Woman, Josh Johnson, Jason Moran, Jeff Parker, Deantoni Parks, Julius Rodriguez, Joel Ross, Thandiswa, The Hawtplates, and Brandee Younger.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
All Her Plans 113.

All Her Plans

by Cable Ties
June 23, 2023
The third full-length release from Australian post-punk trio Cable Ties was produced with Paul Maybury.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
& The Charm 114.

& The Charm

by Avalon Emerson
April 28, 2023
The debut full-length pop release from DJ/dance producer Avalon Emerson was produced by Bullion.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Love Hallucination 115.

Love Hallucination

by Jessy Lanza
July 28, 2023
The latest full-length release from Canadian artist Jessy Lanza is said to be inspired by her move from the San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Did You Know That There's a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd. 116.

Did You Know That There's a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd.

by Lana Del Rey
March 24, 2023
The ninth full-length studio release from singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey features guest appearances from Jon Batiste, Bleachers, Father John Misty, Tommy Genesis, Riopy, and SYML.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
9.4
Fuse 117.

Fuse

by Everything But the Girl
April 21, 2023
The first full-length studio release in over 20 years from Everything But The Girl was self-produced by the duo.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.6
The Beggar 118.

The Beggar

by Swans
June 23, 2023
The latest full-length release from experimental rock band The Swans features a nearly 44-minute-long track.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.8
Cracker Island 119.

Cracker Island

by Gorillaz
February 24, 2023
The eighth full-length release for animated supergroup Gorillaz features guest appearances from Bad Bunny, Beck, Pharcyde's Bootie Brown, Stevie Nicks, Adeleye Omotayo, Tame Impala, and Thundercat.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.8
Every Acre 120.

Every Acre

by H.C. McEntire
January 27, 2023
The third full-length solo release for North Carolina singer-songwriter H.C. McEntire was co-produced with Missy Thangs and Luke Norton.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Prize 121.

Prize

by Rozi Plain
January 13, 2023
The latest full-length solo release for London-based Rozi Plain features contributions from Danalogue, Alabaster De Plume and Cole Pluice.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.1
The Waeve 122.

The Waeve

by The Waeve
February 3, 2023
The debut full-length release for Blur's Graham Coxon and ex-Pipettes Rose Elinor Dougall as The Waeve was produced with James Ford.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.3
Life Under the Gun 123.

Life Under the Gun

by Militarie Gun
June 23, 2023
The debut full-length release from Militarie Gun, a hardcore band led by Regional Justice Center's Ian Shelton, was recorded with Taylor Young.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Purge 124.

Purge

by Godflesh
June 9, 2023
This is the first full-length studio release in six years from British industrial metal band Godflesh.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
The Rat Road 125.

The Rat Road

by SBTRKT
May 5, 2023
The third full-length studio release from Aaron Jerome under the name SBTRKT features guest appearances by Anna Of The North, Saya Gray, Kai-Isaiah Jamal, Leilah, Little Dragon, George Riley, Sampha, Teezo Touchdown, and Toro Y Moi.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.4
In Times New Roman... 126.

In Times New Roman...

by Queens of the Stone Age
June 16, 2023
The eighth full-length studio release from hard rock band Queens Of The Stone Age was mixed by Mark Rankin.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.1
Space Heavy 127.

Space Heavy

by King Krule
June 9, 2023
The latest full-length release from King Krule was written while Archy Marshall was commuting between in London and Liverpool.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.4
The Price of Progress 128.

The Price of Progress

by The Hold Steady
March 31, 2023
The ninth full-length studio release for Brooklyn-based indie rock group The Hold Steady was produced by Josh Kaufman.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
An Inbuilt Fault 129.

An Inbuilt Fault

by Westerman
May 5, 2023
The second full-length release from British Athens-based indie singer-songwriter was produced with Big Thief's James Krivchenia.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
So Much (For) Stardust 130.

So Much (For) Stardust

by Fall Out Boy
March 24, 2023
The eighth full-length studio release from Fall Out Boy was produced by Neal Avron.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.8
93696 131.

93696

by Liturgy
March 24, 2023
The latest full-length release from Brooklyn-based black metal band Liturgy was recorded by Steve Albini.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
I've Seen a Way 132.

I've Seen a Way

by Mandy, Indiana
May 19, 2023
The debut full-length release from Manchester, England-based band Mandy, Indiana features tracks recorded in caves, crypts and a shopping mall.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Late Developers 133.

Late Developers

by Belle and Sebastian
January 13, 2023
The latest full-length release for Scottish indie pop band Belle and Sebastian features songs from the same recording sessions as 2022's A Bit of Previous.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.2
Stories From a Rock 'n' Roll Heart 134.

Stories From a Rock 'n' Roll Heart

by Lucinda Williams
June 30, 2023
The latest full-length release from singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams features contributions from such artists as Jesse Malin, Buddy Miller, Angel Olsen, Margo Price, Patti Scialfa, Bruce Springsteen, and Tommy Stinson.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Tomorrow Never Comes 135.

Tomorrow Never Comes

by Rancid
June 2, 2023
The 10th full-length studio release from the Berkeley punk rock band Rancid was produced by Brett Gurewitz.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
First Two Pages of Frankenstein 136.

First Two Pages of Frankenstein

by The National
April 28, 2023
The ninth full-length studio release from indie rock quintet The National features guest appearances by Phoebe Bridgers, Sufjan Stevens, and Taylor Swift.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.4
Shook 137.

Shook

by Algiers
February 24, 2023
The fourth full-length release for Atlanta-based post-punk band Algiers features guest appearances from Backxwash, Lee Bains, Big Rube, DeForrest Brown Jr., Mark Cisneros, Zack De La Rocha, Nadah El Shazly, Samuel T. Herring, LaToya Kent, Jae Matthews, Patrick Shiroishi, and billy woods.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.5
Norm 138.

Norm

by Andy Shauf
February 10, 2023
The eighth full-length release from Canadian singer-songwriter Andy Shauf was mixed by Neal Pogue.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.4
Endless Summer Vacation 139.

Endless Summer Vacation

by Miley Cyrus
March 10, 2023
The eighth full-length studio release from Miley Cyrus features guest appearances from Brandi Carlile and Sia as well as production with Kid Harpoon, Greg Kurstin, Mike WiLL Made-It, and Tyler Johnson.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.8
Joni Mitchell at Newport [Live] 140.

Joni Mitchell at Newport [Live]

by Joni Mitchell
July 28, 2023
The live recording of Joni Mitchell at the Newport Folk Festival in 2022 features guest appearances such artists as Brandi Carlile, Shooter Jennings, Wynonna Judd, and Marcus Mumford.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Jump for Joy 141.

Jump for Joy

by Hiss Golden Messenger
August 25, 2023
The latest full-length release from MC Taylor's Hiss Golden Messenger was recorded with Scott Hirsch over two weeks in Texas at the Sonic Ranch studio.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Joy'All 142.

Joy'All

by Jenny Lewis
June 9, 2023
The fifth full-length solo release for singer-songwriter Jenny Lewis was recorded in Nashville and produced by Dave Cobb.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
City of Gold 143.

City of Gold

by Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway
July 21, 2023
The latest full-length release from Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway was produced by Tuttle and Jerry Douglas.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Every Loser 144.

Every Loser

by Iggy Pop
January 6, 2023
The latest full-length solo release for The Stooges' Iggy Pop features contributions from such artists as the late Taylor Hawkins, Travis Barker, Pearl Jam's Stone Gossard, and Guns N’ Roses' Duff McKagan, Dave Navarro, Red Hot Chili Peppers' Chad Smith.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.3
The Answer Is Always Yes 145.

The Answer Is Always Yes

by Alex Lahey
May 19, 2023
The third full-length release from Australian singer-songwriter Alex Lahey features songs co-written with Ali Barter, Chris Collins, Jacknife Lee, and John Mark Nelson.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
A Kiss for the Whole World 146.

A Kiss for the Whole World

by Enter Shikari
April 21, 2023
The seventh full-length release from British rock band Enter Shikari was recorded using only solar power in a run-down farmhouse.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.3
Struggler 147.

Struggler

by Genesis Owusu
August 18, 2023
The second full-length release from Ghanaian-Australian artist Genesis Owusu was inspired in part by Waiting For Godot by Samuel Beckett and Kafka's Metamorphosis.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Eye of I 148.

Eye of I

by James Brandon Lewis
February 3, 2023
The latest full-length release for jazz tenor saxophonist/composer James Brandon Lewis features a guest appearance from The Messthetics.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Animals 149.

Animals

by Kassa Overall
May 26, 2023
The third full-length release from Seattle-based Kassa Overall features guest appearances by Bendji Allonce, Danny Brown, Theo Croker, Ian Fink, Francis And The Lights, Nick Hakim, J. Hoard, Vijay Iyer, Mike King, Lil B, Andrae Murchison, Laura Mvula, Tomoki Sanders, Shabazz Palaces, Anthony Ware, and Wiki.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Paranoïa, Angels, True Love 150.

Paranoïa, Angels, True Love

by Christine and the Queens
June 9, 2023
The latest full-length release from Christine And The Queens features guest appearances by 070 Shake and Madonna.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.0
Bunny 151.

Bunny

by Beach Fossils
June 2, 2023
The latest full-length release from Brooklyn indie rock band Beach Fossils was produced by its frontman, Dustin Payseur.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Big Picture 152.

Big Picture

by Fenne Lily
April 14, 2023
The third full-length release from British indie folk artist Fenne Lily was produced with Brad Cook (and one track with Christian Lee Hutson).
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
The Love Invention 153.

The Love Invention

by Alison Goldfrapp
May 12, 2023
The debut full-length solo release from Alison Goldfrapp was produced with James Greenwood and Richard X.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.2
3D Country 154.

3D Country

by Geese
June 23, 2023
The second full-length release for Brooklyn rock band Geese was co-produced with James Ford.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Time's Arrow 155.

Time's Arrow

by Ladytron
January 20, 2023
The seventh full-length studio release for British electronic pop band Ladytron took over two years to complete due to COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
6.9
Bless This Mess 156.

Bless This Mess

by U.S. Girls
February 24, 2023
The latest full-length release for Meg Remy's experimental pop project U.S. Girls features guest appearances from Michael Rault, Marker Starling and Alanna Stuart.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.2
All of This Will End 157.

All of This Will End

by Indigo De Souza
April 28, 2023
The third full-length release from North Carolina indie rock artist Indigo De Souza was produced with Alex Farrar.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.1
The Age of Pleasure 158.

The Age of Pleasure

by Janelle Monáe
June 9, 2023
The first full-length studio release in five years for Janelle Monáe features guest appearances by Amaarae, Ckay, Doechii, Grace Jones, Nia Long, and Sister Nancy.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.6
Keep Your Courage 159.

Keep Your Courage

by Natalie Merchant
April 14, 2023
The first full-length solo studio release in nine years for singer-songwriter Natalie Merchant features a guest appearance from Abena Koomson-Davis and contributions from Kinan Azmeh, Steve Davis, and Lúnasa.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Plastic Eternity 160.

Plastic Eternity

by Mudhoney
April 7, 2023
The 11th full-length studio release for the Seattle-based rock band Mudhoney was recorded over nine days with producer Johnny Sangster.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Ticket to Fame 161.

Ticket to Fame

by Decisive Pink
June 9, 2023
The debut full-length release from Angel Deradoorian and Kate NV as Decisive Pink was recorded in Köln.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
The Land, the Water, the Sky 162.

The Land, the Water, the Sky

by Black Belt Eagle Scout
February 10, 2023
The third full-length release for Katherine Paul as Black Belt Eagle Scout was mixed by Nicholas Wilbur.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.0
The Feminine Divine 163.

The Feminine Divine

by Dexys
July 28, 2023
The first full-length release of new material from Dexys (formerly known as the Dexys Midnight Runners) since 2012's One Day I'm Going to Soar was produced by Pete Schwier and Toby Chapman.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
No Highs 164.

No Highs

by Tim Hecker
April 7, 2023
The latest full-length release from Canadian electronic artist Tim Hecker features contributions from Colin Stetson.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
7s 165.

7s

by Avey Tare
February 17, 2023
The fourth full-length solo release for Animal Collective's Avey Tare was recorded in North Carolina with Adam McDaniel.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
6.8
72 Seasons 166.

72 Seasons

by Metallica
April 14, 2023
The first full-length studio release of new material from heavy metal band Metallica since 2016's Hardwired... to Self-Destruct was produced with Greg Fidelman.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.6
Messy 167.

Messy

by Olivia Dean
June 30, 2023
The debut full-length release from British po-soul artist Olivia Dean was recorded by Matt Hales.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
9.0
The Loveliest Time 168.

The Loveliest Time

by Carly Rae Jepsen
July 28, 2023
The latest full-length release from Carly Rae Jepsen features songs that did not make it into 2022's The Loneliest Time.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
9.1
Good Luck 169.

Good Luck

by Debby Friday
March 24, 2023
The debut full-length release from Toronto-based Debby Friday was produced with Holy Fuck's Graham Walsh and features a guest appearance from Uñas.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Land of Sleeper 170.

Land of Sleeper

by Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs
February 17, 2023
The fourth full-length release for British rock band Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs sees the return of drummer Ewan Mackenzie, who was last seen on 2017's Feed The Rats.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Higher than Heaven 171.

Higher than Heaven

by Ellie Goulding
April 7, 2023
The fifth full-length studio release from British pop artist Ellie Goulding features contributions from Big Sean, Koz, Greg Kurstin, Julia Michaels, Andrew Watt, and Andrew Wells.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.9
La La Land 172.

La La Land

by Guided by Voices
January 20, 2023
The latest full-length release from Robert Pollard's prolific band Guided by Voices was produced by Travis Harrison.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons 173.

The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons

by The Hives
August 11, 2023
The lore of Randy Fitzsimmons continues with the first full-length studio release in over 10 years from Swedish garage rock band The Hives is claimed to contain songs found in his grave.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
You're the One 174.

You're the One

by Rhiannon Giddens
August 18, 2023
The third full-length solo release from Carolina Chocolate Drops' Rhiannon Giddens features all original songs and a guest appearance by Jason Isbell.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Michael 175.

Michael

by Killer Mike
June 16, 2023
This is the first full-length solo studio release from rapper Killer Mike since 2012's R.A.P. Music.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.1
Tracey Denim 176.

Tracey Denim

by Bar Italia
May 19, 2023
This is the third full-length release from Bar Italia, the London-based trio of Nina Cristante, Jezmi Tarik Fehmi, and Sam Fenton.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Homo Anxietatem 177.

Homo Anxietatem

by Shamir
August 18, 2023
The ninth full-length release from Philadelphia-based artist Shamir was recorded in London with producer Hoost (aka Justin Tailor).
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
The Good Witch 178.

The Good Witch

by Maisie Peters
June 23, 2023
The second full-length release from British pop singer-songwriter Maisie Peters features production by Elvira Anderfjärd, Jez Ashurst, Brad Ellis, Oscar Görres, Matias Téllez, and Two Inch Punch.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.4
Guy 179.

Guy

by Jayda G
June 9, 2023
The second full-length release from Candian Jayda G was based on recordings and journals made when she was 10-years-old and her father had died.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Pollen 180.

Pollen

by Tennis
February 10, 2023
The sixth full-length release for indie-pop duo Tennis was self-produced and recorded.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.0
Road 181.

Road

by Alice Cooper
August 25, 2023
The latest full-length release from rock artist Alice Cooper features contributions from MC5's Wayne Kramer, Rage Against The Machine's Tom Morello, and Buckcherry's Keith Nelson.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
6.5
Slugs of Love 182.

Slugs of Love

by Little Dragon
July 7, 2023
The latest full-length release from Swedish electronic band Little Dragon features guest appearances from Damon Albarn and JID.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Continue as a Guest 183.

Continue as a Guest

by The New Pornographers
March 31, 2023
The ninth full-length studio release for Canadian indie rock group The New Pornographers is its first on the Merge label.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.3
Stereo Mind Game 184.

Stereo Mind Game

by Daughter
April 7, 2023
This is the first full-length release in seven years from London-based indie folk trio Daughter since 2016's Not To Disappear (and six years since soundtrack album Music From Before the Storm).
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.0
Unreal Unearth 185.

Unreal Unearth

by Hozier
August 18, 2023
The third full-length release from Irish singer-songwriter Hozier features a guest appearance by Brandi Carlile.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.8
V 186.

V

by Unknown Mortal Orchestra
March 17, 2023
The fifth full-length release from New Zealand band Unknown Mortal Orchestra features contributions from his father Chris Nielson and was created in Palm Springs, California, and Hilo, Hawaii.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.2
All Fiction 187.

All Fiction

by Pile
February 17, 2023
The latest full-length release for Boston indie rock band Pile was produced with Kevin S. McMahon.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
PetroDragonic Apocalypse; or, Dawn of Eternal Night: An Annihilation of Planet Earth and the Beginning of Merciless Damnation 188.

PetroDragonic Apocalypse; or, Dawn of Eternal Night: An Annihilation of Planet Earth and the Beginning of Merciless Damnation

by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard
June 16, 2023
The latest full-length release from Australian rock band King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard was created similar to Ice, Death, Planets, Lungs, Mushrooms and Lava where they created the songs from jam sessions.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.7
Food for Worms 189.

Food for Worms

by Shame
February 24, 2023
The third full-length release for British punk band Shame features a guest appearance from Phoebe Bridgers.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.7
Such Ferocious Beauty 190.

Such Ferocious Beauty

by Cowboy Junkies
June 2, 2023
The latest full-length release from Candian alt-country trio Cowboy Junkies is its first album of new original material in five years.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Gag Order 191.

Gag Order

by Kesha
May 19, 2023
The fifth full-length studio release from pop singer-songwriter Kesha was produced by Rick Rubin.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
9.2
Melodies on Hiatus 192.

Melodies on Hiatus

by Albert Hammond, Jr.
June 23, 2023
The fifth full-length solo release from Strokes guitarist Albert Hammond Jr. features guest appearances by GoldLink, Matt Helders, Rainsford, and Steve Stevens.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.3
Henry St. 193.

Henry St.

by The Tallest Man on Earth
April 14, 2023
The latest full-length release from Kristian Matsson as The Tallest Man on Earth was produced by Sylvan Esso's Nick Sanborn and features contributions from CJ Camerieri, Phil Cook, Ryan Gustafson, TJ Maiani, Rob Moose, and Adam Schatz.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
My Soft Machine 194.

My Soft Machine

by Arlo Parks
May 26, 2023
The second full-length release from Arlo Parks features a guest appearance by Phoebe Bridgers.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.2
Prestige 195.

Prestige

by Girl Ray
August 4, 2023
The third full-length release from London-based indie-pop trio Girl Ray is said to be inspired by disco and the FX TV series Pose.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Natural Disaster 196.

Natural Disaster

by Bethany Cosentino
July 28, 2023
The debut full-length solo release from Best Coast's Bethany Cosentino was produced by Butch Walker.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Moving On Skiffle 197.

Moving On Skiffle

by Van Morrison
March 10, 2023
Van Morrison latest full-length studio release features skiffle-influenced covers of 23 blues, country, folk, gospel, and jazz songs.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Radio Songs 198.

Radio Songs

by Dave Rowntree
January 20, 2023
The debut full-length solo release for Blur's Dave Rowntree was produced by Leo Abrahams.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
New York City 199.

New York City

by The Men
February 3, 2023
The ninth full-length studio release for Brooklyn rock band The Men was recorded by Trevor Harrison.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Let's Start Here 200.

Let's Start Here

by Lil Yachty
January 27, 2023
The fifth full-length studio release for rapper Lil Yachty is said to be a "psychedelic alternative album" that features guest appearances from Daniel Caesar, Fousheé, Diana Gordon, Justine Skye, and Teezo Touchdown.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.5

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  3. 69

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