April is ending on a high note with lots of new music to be listened to. But after pouring through what seems like an endless list of new albums dropping this week, we've narrowed it down to our favorite five. First up, there's the long-awaited Gorillaz record, Humanz. Sylvan Esso are back with their latest album, What Now, while Lea Michele serves us up some feelings with her new record, Places. Cataldo returns with Keepers, and Little Cub makes their LP debut with Still Life.

Learn more about this week's new music picks below.

'Humanz' - Gorillaz

It's been a while since The Fall released. And when we thought that the Gorillaz were going to bed for good, whispers started sparking the return of the animated band. Though it seemed too good to be true, Humanz is finally here, and fans all over the globe are ecstatic for it. Just look at the the millions of views that their audio clips have been getting on their YouTube channel, and that's without the full record releasing yet.

Let's also not forget the group of Gorillaz fans who made it to Brooklyn earlier this week to see Damon Albarn and co. share the new tunes, along with the classics. So after all the waiting, is it worth it? Ask a Gorillaz devotee, and you'll get a resounding "Hellz yeah!"

Hardcore fans aside, you can't deny that Humanz is a solid piece of work that is not only full of great beats, but also strong messages. Lyrically tackling sociopolitical issues, the band — animated or not — push the limit on what they have to say, which we get from "We Got the Power" and "Ascension." Perhaps the only thing that can make the Gorillaz purist a bit conflicted is the inclusion of so many collaborators. From Vince Staples and Danny Brown to D.R.A.M. and Jehnny Beth of Savages, were there too many cooks in the kitchen? I'll go ahead and say that I welcome the different vocals and avenues the songs take. But don't just take my word for it, give Humanz a listen and tell us what you think.