Best Music and Albums (original) (raw)

Redd Kross 84 16. Redd Kross by Redd Kross June 28, 2024 The eighth full-length release from Los Angeles power-pop duo Redd Kross was produced by Josh Klinghoffer (who also played drums on the album). Metascore: 84 User Score: tbd
Sorcs 80 83 17. Sorcs 80 by Osees August 9, 2024 The latest release from Osees was created with synths and samplers with an emphasis on percussion and an addition of a saxophone horns section. Metascore: 83 User Score: tbd
Luck and Strange 83 18. Luck and Strange by David Gilmour September 6, 2024 The latest full-length solo release from Pink Floyd's David Gilmour was recorded over five months and produced with Charlie Andrew. Metascore: 83 User Score: tbd
Viva Hinds 83 19. Viva Hinds by Hinds September 6, 2024 The fourth studio release from Spanish garage rock duo features guest appearances by Beck and Fontaines D.C.'s Grian Chatten. Metascore: 83 User Score: tbd
Endlessness 82 20. Endlessness by Nala Sinephro September 6, 2024 The second full-length release from experimental jazz composer Nala Sinephro features contributions from Lyle Barton, Nubya Garcia, Dwayne Kilvington, Kokoroko's Sheila Maurice-Grey, Ezra Collective's James Mollison, black midi's Morgan Simpson, and Sons Of Kemet's Natcyet Wakili. Metascore: 82 User Score: tbd
Charm 82 21. Charm by Clairo July 12, 2024 The third full-length release from Atlanta-based indie pop singer-songwriter Clairo was produced with Leon Michels. Metascore: 82 User Score: tbd
God Said No 82 22. God Said No by Omar Apollo June 28, 2024 The second full-length studio release from Omar Apollo features a guest appearance by Mustafa and contributions by John Mayer and Pedro Pascal. Metascore: 82 User Score: tbd
WeirdOs 82 23. WeirdOs by O. June 21, 2024 The debut full-length release from British duo O. that includes saxophonist Joe Henwood and drummer Tash Keary was recorded live to tape by producer Dan Carey. Metascore: 82 User Score: tbd
Short n' Sweet 82 24. Short n' Sweet by Sabrina Carpenter August 23, 2024 The sixth full-length release from pop singer-songwriter Sabrina Carpenter features production by Jack Antonoff, Julian Bunetta, Ian Kirkpatrick, and John Ryan. Metascore: 82 User Score: tbd
How Will I Live Without a Body? 82 25. How Will I Live Without a Body? by Loma June 28, 2024 The third full-length release from Austin trio Loma features parts of poems written by an AI trained on Laurie Anderson's music. Metascore: 82 User Score: tbd
Stung! 81 26. Stung! by Pond June 21, 2024 The latest full-length release from Australian psychedelic rock band Pond was inspired by such albums as Fleetwood Mac's Tusk and Prince's Sign 'O' The Times. Metascore: 81 User Score: tbd
Love Changes Everything 81 27. Love Changes Everything by Dirty Three June 28, 2024 This is the first full-length studio release from Australian instrumental trio Dirty Three in over a decade. Metascore: 81 User Score: tbd
Power 81 28. Power by Illuminati Hotties August 23, 2024 The third full-length studio release from Sarah Tudzin's music project Illuminati Hotties was co-produced with John Congleton and features a guest appearance by Cavetown. Metascore: 81 User Score: tbd
Amelia 81 29. Amelia by Laurie Anderson August 30, 2024 Amelia Earhart's final flight is the subject of Laurie Anderson's latest release that features a guest appearance by Anohni. Metascore: 81 User Score: tbd
Vertigo 81 30. Vertigo by Wand July 26, 2024 The latest full-length release from Los Angeles-based psychedelic rock band Wand was self-recorded, mixed and produced. Metascore: 81 User Score: tbd
A Firmer Hand 81 31. A Firmer Hand by Hamish Hawk August 16, 2024 The latest full-length release from Scottish singer-songwriter Hamish Hawk was inspired in part by some of his personal relationships. Metascore: 81 User Score: tbd
Smoke & Fiction 80 32. Smoke & Fiction by X August 2, 2024 The final full-length studio release from Los Angeles punk band X was produced by Rob Schnapf. Metascore: 80 User Score: tbd
Moon Mirror 80 33. Moon Mirror by Nada Surf September 13, 2024 The latest full-length release from New York indie rock band Nada Surf was produced by the band and Ian Laughton in Wales. Metascore: 80 User Score: tbd
This Is How Tomorrow Moves 80 34. This Is How Tomorrow Moves by Beabadoobee August 9, 2024 The third full-length release from London-based singer-songwriter Beabadoobee was produced by Rick Rubin. Metascore: 80 User Score: tbd
Big Ideas 80 35. Big Ideas by Remi Wolf July 12, 2024 The second full-length release from Los Angeles alt-pop singer-songwriter Remi Wolf features production with Ethan Gruska, Kenny Beats, Leon Michels, Porches, and Solomonophonic. Metascore: 80 User Score: tbd
Triple Seven 80 36. Triple Seven by Wishy August 16, 2024 The debut full-length release from Indianapolis indie band Wishy was co-produced by Ben Lumsdaine. Metascore: 80 User Score: tbd
The Secret of Us 80 37. The Secret of Us by Gracie Abrams June 21, 2024 The second full-length release from pop singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams features a guest appearance by Taylor Swift and is produced by Aaron Dessner. Metascore: 80 User Score: tbd
Are Possible 79 38. Are Possible by Nathan Bowles July 26, 2024 The debut full-length release from the collaboration between Nathan Bowles, Casey Toll and Rex McMurry is credited under the name Nathan Bowles Trio and produced by Cooper Crain. Metascore: 79 User Score: tbd
Red Mile 79 39. Red Mile by Crack Cloud July 26, 2024 The third full-length release from Canadian art punk collective Crack Cloud was recorded near Joshua Tree, California and Calgary, Alberta, Metascore: 79 User Score: tbd
South of Here 78 40. South of Here by Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats June 28, 2024 The latest full-length release from Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats was recorded in Texas and produced by Brad Cook. Metascore: 78 User Score: tbd
You'll Have to Lose Something 78 41. You'll Have to Lose Something by Spirit of the Beehive August 23, 2024 The latest full-length release from Philadelphia trio Spirit Of The Beehive features a guest appearance by MSPAINT. Metascore: 78 User Score: tbd
Disaster Trick 78 42. Disaster Trick by Horse Jumper of Love August 16, 2024 The latest full-length release from Boston indie rock trio Horse Jumper Of Love features contributions by Wednesday's Karly Hartzman, MJ Lenderman and Squirrel Flower's Ella Williams. Metascore: 78 User Score: tbd
Scream From New York, NY 78 43. Scream From New York, NY by Been Stellar June 21, 2024 The debut full-length release from New York City post-punk band Been Stellar was produced by Dan Carey. Metascore: 78 User Score: tbd
FOREVER 78 44. FOREVER by Charly Bliss August 16, 2024 The first full-length release from Charly Bliss since 2019's Young Enough was produced by Hippo Campus' Jake Luppen, Samia's Caleb Wright and the band's drummer Sam Hendricks. Metascore: 78 User Score: tbd
Ensoulment 78 45. Ensoulment by The The September 6, 2024 The first new non-soundtrack release in nearly 25 years from Matt Johnson's post-punk band The The was co-produced with Warne Livesey. Metascore: 78 User Score: tbd
Aghori Mhori Mei 77 46. Aghori Mhori Mei by The Smashing Pumpkins August 2, 2024 The latest full-length release from The Smashing Pumpkins is the first without Jeff Schroeder, who left in 2023 to pursue "a slightly different path". Metascore: 77 User Score: tbd
Home in Another Life 77 47. Home in Another Life by Enumclaw August 30, 2024 The second full-length release from Washington alternative rock band Enumclaw was produced with Ben Zaidi. Metascore: 77 User Score: tbd
Cellophane Memories 76 48. Cellophane Memories by David Lynch August 2, 2024 The latest full-length collaboration between Chrystabell and David Lynch features the late Angelo Badalamenti on several tracks. Metascore: 76 User Score: tbd
Flight B741 76 49. Flight B741 by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard August 9, 2024 The latest full-length release from Australian psychedelic rock band King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard features blues-rock influences. Metascore: 76 User Score: tbd
Songwriter 76 50. Songwriter by Johnny Cash June 28, 2024 The 11 previously unreleased demos recorded at Nashville's LSI Studios in 1993 by Johnny Cash features newly recorded instrumentation by such artists as Pete Abbott, Dan Auerbach, Vince Gill, Dave Roe, and Marty Stuart. Metascore: 76 User Score: tbd
I LAY DOWN MY LIFE FOR YOU 76 51. I LAY DOWN MY LIFE FOR YOU by JPEGMAFIA August 1, 2024 The latest full-length release from Brooklyn rapper JPEGMafia features guest appearances by Buzzy Lee, Denzel Curry, and Vince Staples. Metascore: 76 User Score: tbd
Quantum Baby 76 52. Quantum Baby by Tinashe August 16, 2024 The seventh full-length studio release from R&B artist Tinashe is the second album in a planned trilogy and includes production from Nosaj Thing and Ricky Reed. Metascore: 76 User Score: tbd
Woof. 75 53. Woof. by Fat Dog September 6, 2024 Featuring elements of electronic, punk and pop music, the debut full-length release from South London band Fat Dog was co-produced by James Ford. Metascore: 75 User Score: tbd
Smile! :D 75 54. Smile! :D by Porter Robinson July 26, 2024 The third full-length studio release from North Carolina-based electropop artist Porter Robinson features a guest appearance by Frost Children. Metascore: 75 User Score: tbd
Talkie Talkie 75 55. Talkie Talkie by Los Bitchos August 30, 2024 The latest full-length release from London-based Los Bitchos was produced with Oli Barton-Wood and engineer Giles Barrett. Metascore: 75 User Score: tbd
King of the Mischievous South, Vol. 2 74 56. King of the Mischievous South, Vol. 2 by Denzel Curry July 19, 2024 The latest full-length release from Florida rapper Denzel Curry features guest appearances by 2 Chainz, A$Ap Ferg, A$Ap Rocky, Armani White, Mike Dimes, Juicy J, Kingpin Skinny Pimp, Maxo Kream, Kenny Mason, Key Nyata, Playthatboizay, Project Pat, Ski Mask the Slump God, That Mexican Ot6, Tiacorine, and Ty Dolla $Ign. Metascore: 74 User Score: tbd
Ritual 74 57. Ritual by Jon Hopkins August 30, 2024 The latest full-length release from Jon Hopkins is described as a "ceremonial epic" divided into eight parts and features guest appearances by 7RAYS, Cherif Hashizume, Ishq, and Vylana. Metascore: 74 User Score: tbd
Born Horses 74 58. Born Horses by Mercury Rev September 6, 2024 This is the first full-length of new songs from New York indie rock band Mercury Rev since 2015's The Light In You. Metascore: 74 User Score: tbd
Another Day 74 59. Another Day by Fucked Up August 9, 2024 The latest full-length release from Canadian punk band Fucked Up features backup vocals by such artists as Danko Jones, PONY, Pretty Matty, and Charlie Manning Walker. Metascore: 74 User Score: tbd
Happenings 74 60. Happenings by Kasabian July 5, 2024 The eighth full-length studio release from British rock band Kasabian and its second with Serge Pizzorno as lead singer was recorded while on tour. Metascore: 74 User Score: tbd
Harmonics 73 61. Harmonics by Joe Goddard July 12, 2024 The third full-length solo release from Hot Chip's Joe Goddard features guest appearances by Barrie, Alabaster DePlume, Al Doyle, Findia, Fiorious, Ibibio Sound Machine, Tom McFarland, Falle Nioke, Oranj, Alexis Taylor, and Hayden Thorpe. Metascore: 73 User Score: tbd
Walk Thru Me 73 62. Walk Thru Me by The Folk Implosion June 28, 2024 the first full-length studio release in over 20 years from Lou Barlow and John Davis as The Folk Implosion was produced by Scott Solter. Metascore: 73 User Score: tbd
CRASH 73 63. CRASH by Kehlani June 21, 2024 The fourth full-length studio release from R&B artist Kehlani features guest appearances by Omah Lay, Jill Scott and Young Miko. Metascore: 73 User Score: tbd
Ten Days 73 64. Ten Days by Fred again.. September 6, 2024 The fourth full-length studio release from British electronic producer Fred again features guest appearances by Anderson .Paak, Chika, Duskus, Four Tet, Scott Hardkiss, Emmylou Harris, Jim Legxacy, Joy Anonymous, Jozzy, Obongjayar, Sampha, Skrillex, Soak, and The Japanese House. Metascore: 73 User Score: tbd
What's Wrong With New York? 72 65. What's Wrong With New York? by The Dare September 6, 2024 The debut full-length release from Harrison Patrick Smith's solo project The Dare features contributions by Dylan Brady, Isaac Eiger, Chris Greatti, Emile Haynie, and Romil Hemnani. Metascore: 72 User Score: tbd
Bando Stone & The New World 72 66. Bando Stone & The New World by Childish Gambino July 19, 2024 The final album from Donald Glover under the name Childish Gambino features guest appearances by Amaarae, Chlöe, Flo Milli, Fousheé, Khruangbin, Legend, Jorja Smith, and Yeat. Metascore: 72 User Score: tbd
F-1 Trillion 71 67. F-1 Trillion by Post Malone August 16, 2024 The sixth full-length studio release from Post Malone features guest appearances by Luke Combs, Ernest, Sierra Ferrell, Hardy, Jelly Roll, Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley, Dolly Parton, Blake Shelton, Chris Stapleton, Billy Strings, Morgan Wallen, Hank Williams Jr., and Lainey Wilson. Metascore: 71 User Score: tbd
9 Sad Symphonies 71 68. 9 Sad Symphonies by Kate Nash June 21, 2024 The fifth full-length release from British singer-songwriter/actor Kate Nash was influenced in part from her work with producer Frederik Thaae on the Off-Broadway production Only Gold. Metascore: 71 User Score: tbd
L.A. Times 71 69. L.A. Times by Travis July 12, 2024 The 10th full-length studio release from Scottish rock band Travis was produced by Tony Hoffer. Metascore: 71 User Score: tbd
X's 69 70. X's by Cigarettes After Sex July 12, 2024 The third full-length release from El Paso dream pop band Cigarettes After Sex was inspired in part from frontman Greg Gonzalez's experience following the end of a four-year relationship. Metascore: 69 User Score: tbd
Y2K 65 71. Y2K by Ice Spice July 26, 2024 The debut full-length release from rapper Ice Spice features guest appearances by Central Cee, Gunna and Travis Scott. Metascore: 65 User Score: tbd
C, XOXO 64 72. C, XOXO by Camila Cabello June 28, 2024 The fourth full-length solo studio release from Camila Cabello features guest appearances by BLP Kosher, Drake, JT, Lil Nas X, Playboi Carti, and Yung Miami. Metascore: 64 User Score: tbd
I Love You So F***ing Much 61 73. I Love You So F***ing Much by Glass Animals July 19, 2024 The fourth full-length release from British rock band Glass Animals was produced by frontman Dave Bayley and inspired in part from his time in Los Angeles. Metascore: 61 User Score: tbd
The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce) 46 74. The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce) by Eminem July 12, 2024 The 12th full-length solo studio release from rapper Eminem includes guest appearances by Big Sean and BabyTron. Metascore: 46 User Score: tbd

Titles with fewer than 7 critic reviews are excluded.