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Memphis

Memphis

by Boz Scaggs
March 5, 2013
Produced by Steve Jordan and recorded in Memphis, the first studio release in five years for the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter is a collection of cover songs and two originals reflecting the sounds from the South.
Metascore:
76
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tbd
The Stand-In

The Stand-In

by Caitlin Rose
March 5, 2013
The second release for the Nashville singer-songwriter was produced by Jordan Lehning and Skylar Wilson.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.4
The Blue Room

The Blue Room

by Madeleine Peyroux
March 5, 2013
Produced by Larry Klein, the jazz singer's second release on Decca features songs from Ray Charles' 1962 album, Modern Sounds In Country & Western Music.
Metascore:
75
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Howl

Howl

by The Howlin' Brothers
March 5, 2013
The Nashville-based Americana trio's debut release on Readymade Records was produced by Brendan Benson.
Metascore:
74
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Inheritance

Inheritance

by The Last Bison
March 5, 2013
The second full-length release from the indie folk group was produced by Kevin Augunas.
Metascore:
71
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Bad Blood

Bad Blood

by Bastille
March 4, 2013
The full-length debut release for indie rock singer-songwriter Dan Smith includes influences from folk, hip-hop, indie, and pop music.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
8.1
Graffiti on the Train

Graffiti on the Train

by Stereophonics
March 4, 2013
The eighth studio release for the Welsh indie rock band was co-produced with Jim Lowe.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.7
Free Reign II

Free Reign II

by Clinic
March 4, 2013
The latest release for the British noise rock band is an album of mixes of songs from Free Reign by producer Daniel Lopatin.
Metascore:
75
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tbd
Welcome to Mikrosector-50

Welcome to Mikrosector-50

by Space Dimension Controller
March 4, 2013
The latest release for Belfast-based producer Jack Hamill is a concept album about Mr. 8040 and his return to his home planet Mikrosector-50.
Metascore:
67
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Anxiety

Anxiety

by Autre Ne Veut
February 26, 2013
The second full-length release from Arthur Ashin was influenced by the music of such artists as Laurie Anderson, David Byrne, Annie Lennox, Katy Perry, Lee "Scratch" Perry, and Rihanna.
Metascore:
78
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8.3
Antipodes

Antipodes

by Popstrangers
February 26, 2013
The debut full-length from the New Zealand alternative rock trio was recorded in a 1930s dancehall.
Metascore:
72
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Live by the Code

Live by the Code

by Terror
February 26, 2013
This is the sixth release for the Los Angeles punk band led by Scott Vogel.
Metascore:
70
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Outrun

Outrun

by Kavinsky
February 26, 2013
The concept behind the full-length debut release from the French house producer Vincent Belorgay is how a man who crashed his Ferrari Testarossa in 1986, arises as a zombie in 2006 to make music and race cars.
Metascore:
75
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8.5
A Love Surreal

A Love Surreal

by Bilal
February 26, 2013
Pianist Robert Glasper guests on the Philadelphia singer's jazz, soul, and funk-infused third full-length studio album.
Metascore:
82
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8.5
Optica

Optica

by Shout Out Louds
February 26, 2013
Self-produced (with some help from Johannes Berglund) by the band, the fourth release for the Swedish indie pop five piece was recorded over a year and half.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.0
Miracle Temple

Miracle Temple

by Mount Moriah
February 26, 2013
The second release for the North Carolina band formed by Heather McEntire and Jenks Miller was co-produced by Miller, McEntire, and Mark Nevers.
Metascore:
76
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Hagar's Song

Hagar's Song

by Jason Moran
February 26, 2013
The album of jazz originals and standards from saxophonist Charles Lloyd and pianist Jason Moran includes a five-part suite dedicated to Lloyd's great-great grandmother.
Metascore:
79
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Deathfix

Deathfix

by Deathfix
February 26, 2013
The Washington, D.C. band formed by ex-Fugazi drummer Brendan Canty and Blowoff member Rich Morel includes Devin Ocampo and Mark Cisneros of Medication on its debut release.
Metascore:
71
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The Late Great Whatever

The Late Great Whatever

by The Lovely Bad Things
February 26, 2013
The debut full-length release from the Southern California garage-pop band was produced by John Gilbert.
Metascore:
77
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The Raven That Refused to Sing and Other Stories

The Raven That Refused to Sing and Other Stories

by Steven Wilson
February 26, 2013
Co-produced with Alan Parsons, the third solo release from Steven Wilson was based on short stories the Porcupine Tree singer/guitarist wrote or co-wrote with Hajo Mueller.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.7
Old Yellow Moon

Old Yellow Moon

by Rodney Crowell
February 26, 2013
Hot Band members James Burton, John Ware, and Bill Payne, as well as Vince Gill, John Jorgenson, Bill Payne, Stuart Duncan, and Steuart Smith appear as guests on the duets album between Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell.
Metascore:
75
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tbd
Les Revenants [OST]

Les Revenants [OST]

by Mogwai
February 26, 2013
Following a four-track EP of the score, the Scottish post-rock instrumental band returns with a full-length soundtrack to the French zombie television series called Les Revenants.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.3
Black Sun

Black Sun

by Gold Fields
February 26, 2013
The debut full-length release for the Australian dance-pop band was produced by Mickey Petralia and Scott Horscroft.
Metascore:
74
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tbd
The Messenger

The Messenger

by Johnny Marr
February 26, 2013
The Smiths' guitarist wrote and produced his debut solo release.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.2
Amok

Amok

by Atoms for Peace
February 26, 2013
Originally conceived to perform The Eraser, Thom Yorke's 2006 debut album live, the supergroup comprised of Thom Yorke, Nigel Godrich, Mauro Refosco, Joey Waronker, and Flea toured for two weeks in 2010 with some new material. After the success of the tour, the band decided to work on an album and recorded the debut in three days.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.3
In Time

In Time

by The Mavericks
February 26, 2013
This is the first release in nearly ten years from the country rock band from Miami.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.0
Reason to Believe: The Songs of Tim Hardin

Reason to Believe: The Songs of Tim Hardin

by Various Artists
February 26, 2013
Gavin Clark, Diagrams, Alela Diane, Mark Lanegan, Magnetic North, Okkervil River, Hannah Peel, Pinkunoizu, Smoke Fairies, The Phoenix Foundation, The Sand Band, and Sarabeth Tucek contributed to the tribute album to folk singer-songwriter Tim Hardin.
Metascore:
80
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tbd
Lesser Evil

Lesser Evil

by Doldrums
February 26, 2013
This is the debut full-length release for the Montreal electronic producer Airick Woodhead as Doldrums.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.4
Mowgli

Mowgli

by Mister Lies
February 26, 2013
Producer Nick Zanca recorded his full-length debut at his family's cabin in Vermont.
Metascore:
75
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tbd
Soft Opening

Soft Opening

by Pearl Necklace
February 26, 2013
This is the debut full-length release for the Brooklyn electronic duo of Bryce Hackford and Frank Lyon .
Metascore:
64
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Somewhere Else

Somewhere Else

by Sally Shapiro
February 26, 2013
This is the third release from the Swedish electro-pop duo of Johan Agebjörn and Sally Shapiro.
Metascore:
68
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This Generation

This Generation

by The Lions
February 26, 2013
The Los Angeles reggae soul group's first release on the Stones Throw label was produced with Dan Ubick.
Metascore:
80
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tbd
All the Times We Had

All the Times We Had

by Ivan & Alyosha
February 26, 2013
The debut full-length release for the folk pop Seattle quartet led by Tim Wilson and Ryan Carbary.
Metascore:
75
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The Underground Resistance

The Underground Resistance

by Darkthrone
February 26, 2013
This is the 15th studio release for the Norwegian black metal duo of Fenriz and Nocturno Culto.
Metascore:
72
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tbd
Minute by Minute

Minute by Minute

by James Hunter
February 26, 2013
The first release in five years for the British soul singer was produced by Gabriel Roth.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
6.9
Thumbtacks and Glue

Thumbtacks and Glue

by Woodpigeon
February 26, 2013
The sixth full-length release from the Canadian folk-pop band led by Mark Andrew Hamilton was produced by Arran Fisher.
Metascore:
63
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tbd
Theme Park

Theme Park

by Theme Park
February 25, 2013
The debut full-length release from the British indie pop trio was produced by Luke Smith [Ed Macfarlane of Friendly Fires produced "Tonight"].
Metascore:
58
User Score:
tbd
Evidence

Evidence

by John Foxx and the Maths
February 25, 2013
The latest release from the synth-pop pioneer with the Maths includes contributions from The Soft Moon, Xeno & Oaklander, and Matthew Dear.
Metascore:
78
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tbd
Galapagos

Galapagos

by Post War Years
February 25, 2013
This is the second release for the British rock band led by Simon Critten.
Metascore:
63
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Song & Dance

Song & Dance

by Duologue
February 25, 2013
Guitar rock and a variety of electronica influences are seen on British band's debut full-length release produced by Jim Abbiss.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.2
Back into the Woods

Back into the Woods

by Ed Harcourt
February 25, 2013
The sixth full-length release from the British singer-songwriter was recorded in one day at Abbey Road.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
6.8
Crusher

Crusher

by Grave Babies
February 25, 2013
The second full-length release for the Seattle goth rock band is its first on the Hardly Art label.
Metascore:
66
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tbd
Krieg und Frieden (Music for Theatre)

Krieg und Frieden (Music for Theatre)

by Apparat
February 19, 2013
The 10th release for Sascha Ring as Apparat was originally commissioned for 2012 Ruhr Festival's stage production of Tolstoy’s War and Peace directed by Sebastian Hartmann.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.7
When It Was Now

When It Was Now

by Atlas Genius
February 19, 2013
This is the full-length debut release for the Adelaide, Australian indie pop band.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
8.2
Privilege

Privilege

by Parenthetical Girls
February 19, 2013
The Portland, Oregon-based experimental pop band releases a full-length album of 12 tracks selected from its five Privilege EPs.
Metascore:
73
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tbd
Wild Chorus

Wild Chorus

by Anders & Kendall
February 19, 2013
This is the first full-length release from Anders Parker and Kendall Meade.
Metascore:
73
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tbd
You Are Eternity

You Are Eternity

by Dadub
February 19, 2013
This is the debut full-length release for the Italian electronic duo of Daniele Antezza and Giovanni Conti.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
tbd
Chromatisms

Chromatisms

by The Soft Hills
February 19, 2013
The third full-length release for the Seattle psychedelic rock band was produced by Matthew Emerson Brown.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
We Will Not Harm You

We Will Not Harm You

by Dobie
February 19, 2013
The British bass artist's instrumental release integrates hip-hop with a variety of music styles including electronic, Latin, jazz, and soul.
Metascore:
73
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tbd
Social Experiment 003

Social Experiment 003

by Art Department
February 19, 2013
Canadian electronic producers, Jonny White and Kenny Glasgow release their latest mix for the Social Experiment series inspired by the parties for their label.
Metascore:
78
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tbd
Ripely Pine

Ripely Pine

by Lady Lamb the Beekeeper
February 19, 2013
The songs for Aly Spaltro's debut full-length were written over a four year period while working at Bart's & Greg's DVD Explosion in Brunswick, Maine.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.2
Songs for Imaginative People

Songs for Imaginative People

by Darwin Deez
February 19, 2013
The second release from the New York indie pop artist was self-produced in Asheville, North Carolina.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Kid Face

Kid Face

by Samantha Crain
February 19, 2013
The third full-length release for the singer-songwriter was produced by John Vanderslice.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
You're Nothing

You're Nothing

by Iceage
February 19, 2013
The second release from the Danish post-punk band was self-produced.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.7
The Marriage of True Minds

The Marriage of True Minds

by Matmos
February 19, 2013
The first release in five years for the Baltimore-based experimental electronic duo includes guest appearances from Dan Deacon, Angel Deradoorian, Dominique Leone, and Wye Oak's Jenn Wasner.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.3
Push the Sky Away

Push the Sky Away

by Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds
February 19, 2013
The 15th release for Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds was produced by Nick Launay and is its first without Mick Harvey, who left in 2009.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.4
Czarface

Czarface

by Inspectah Deck
February 19, 2013
The collaboration between Wu-Tang Clan's Inspectah Deck, 7L, and Esoteric features guest appearances by Action Bronson, Cappadonna, Ghostface Killah, Roc Marciano, Mr. MFN eXquire, Oh No, and Vinnie Paz
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.2
Clash the Truth

Clash the Truth

by Beach Fossils
February 19, 2013
The second full-length release for Dustin Payseur as Beach Fossils was produced by Ben Greenberg.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.5
No World

No World

by Inc.
February 19, 2013
This is the debut full-length R&B release from the Los Angeles brothers Andrew and Daniel Age.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.1
Flume

Flume

by Flume
February 19, 2013
The debut full-length debut from Australian electronic producer Harley Streten includes influences from R&B, hip-hop, and pop music.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.6
Jamie Lidell

Jamie Lidell

by Jamie Lidell
February 19, 2013
The fifth full-length release from the British producer/singer was influenced by 1980s pop-soul.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
6.8
The  Electric Word

The Electric Word

by The Relatives
February 19, 2013
The Dallas gospel/R&B/funk group's first studio release in nearly 30 years was produced by Spoon's Jim Eno.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
What the Brothers Sang

What the Brothers Sang

by Bonnie "Prince" Billy
February 19, 2013
Dawn McCarthy and Bonnie "Prince" Billy collaborated on this tribute release of songs by The Everly Brothers.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Be Your Own King

Be Your Own King

by Concrete Knives
February 19, 2013
The full-length debut release from the French indie pop band was produced by Dan Levy.
Metascore:
68
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tbd
Untamed Beast

Untamed Beast

by Sallie Ford & the Sound Outside
February 19, 2013
The second full-length release from Sallie Ford and her band was produced by Adam Landry and Justin Collins.
Metascore:
76
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tbd
Vexovoid

Vexovoid

by Portal
February 19, 2013
This is the fourth full-length release from the Australian death metal band.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Miracle Mile

Miracle Mile

by STRFKR
February 19, 2013
The third release for Josh Hodges' indie electronic project was written collaboratively between the Portland, Oregon-based band members.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.1
Son of Rogues Gallery: Pirate Ballads, Sea Songs & Chanteys

Son of Rogues Gallery: Pirate Ballads, Sea Songs & Chanteys

by Various Artists
February 19, 2013
Johnny Depp and Hal Willner's second collection of pirate/sea songs includes vocals from such artists as Dr. John, Marianne Faithfull, Iggy Pop, Courtney Love, Keith Richards, Patti Smith, Michael Stipe, and Tom Waits.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Total Folklore

Total Folklore

by Dan Friel
February 19, 2013
The debut full-length solo release from Parts & Labor's keyboardist and singer is a follow-up to his debut EP Valedictorian/Exoskeleton, released in November 2012.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Like Rats

Like Rats

by Mark Kozelek
February 19, 2013
The acoustic covers albums includes songs from such artists as Bad Brains, Danzig, Misfits, The Decendents, and Sonny & Cher.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
III

III

by Eat Skull
February 19, 2013
The third release from the Portland, Oregon-based garage pop band is its first on the Woodsist label.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
One Track Mind

One Track Mind

by Psychic Ills
February 19, 2013
The fourth release for the New York experimental rock band includes produced by Royal Trux’s Neil Hagerty.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Silver Cloud [EP]

Silver Cloud [EP]

by Actress
February 19, 2013
The three-track EP from Darren Cunningham is Actress's first release on Werkdiscs since 2008's Hazyville.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Rough Carpenters

Rough Carpenters

by The Black Twig Pickers
February 19, 2013
The latest full-length release from the Appalachian folk band was recorded during the same sessions as its 2012's Wompyjawed EP.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Conceived in Sewage

Conceived in Sewage

by Devourment
February 19, 2013
The fourth full-length release for the Dallas death metal band was produced by Hate Eternal's Erik Rutan.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
tbd
Reach Beyond the Sun

Reach Beyond the Sun

by Shai Hulud
February 19, 2013
The fourth full-length release from the metalcore band sees the return of original vocalist Chad Gilbert, who had left in 1997 to join pop punk band, New Found Glory.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.4
The Waiting Room

The Waiting Room

by Lusine
February 19, 2013
The third full-length release for the Seattle-based electronic producer Jeff Mcilwain as Lusine includes guest vocals from Janelle Kienow, his wife Sarah Mcilwain, and Caitlin Sherman.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Flowers

Flowers

by Sin Fang
February 19, 2013
The third release as Sin Fang for Seabear singer Sindri Már Sigfússon was produced by Alex Somers.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Albatross

Albatross

by Big Wreck
February 19, 2013
The third full-length release for the Canadian rock band with Brian Doherty and Ian Thornley (and two other members of Thornley's own band) is the first release in 11 years.
Metascore:
72
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tbd
Long Island

Long Island

by Endless Boogie
February 19, 2013
The third release for the Brooklyn rock band led by Paul Major sees the addition of guitarist Matt Sweeney.
Metascore:
79
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tbd
Artist Proof [Reissue]

Artist Proof [Reissue]

by Chris Darrow
February 19, 2013
The 1972 debut solo release for the Kaleidoscope singer is reissued with five bonus demo tracks.
Metascore:
85
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tbd
Donkey Punch the Night [EP]

Donkey Punch the Night [EP]

by Puscifer
February 19, 2013
The seven-track EP from Maynard James Keenan-led band includes two original songs, two covers ["Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen and "Balls to the Wall" by Accept], and three remixes.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.0
Confessions

Confessions

by Buckcherry
February 19, 2013
The sixth full-length studio release for the Los Angeles hard rock band is its first on the Century Media label.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
Rituals

Rituals

by Team Ghost
February 18, 2013
This is the full-length debut for the rock band formed by former M83 member Nicolas Fromageau.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Bushcraft

Bushcraft

by Baptists
February 18, 2013
The debut full-length release for the Vancouver metal band was produced by Kurt Ballou.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
House of Woo

House of Woo

by Maxmillion Dunbar
February 18, 2013
This is the second release for the Washington, D.C. electronic producer Andrew Field-Pickering.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
For Professional Use Only [Mixtape]

For Professional Use Only [Mixtape]

by AraabMuzik
February 15, 2013
The 20-track instrumental mixtape from the Dipset producer was released as a free download.
Metascore:
58
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tbd
Elephant Stone

Elephant Stone

by Elephant Stone
February 12, 2013
The second release for the Canadian psych rock band Elephant Stone led by Rishi Dhir.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Holy Fire

Holy Fire

by Foals
February 12, 2013
The third full-length release from the British indie rock band was produced by Flood and Alan Moulder.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.2
Honeys

Honeys

by Pissed Jeans
February 12, 2013
The fourth full-length release from the Pennsylvania noise rock band was produced by Alex Newport.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.1
The Archer Trilogy, Pt. 3

The Archer Trilogy, Pt. 3

by The Deer Tracks
February 12, 2013
This is the final release of the Swedish electro-pop duo's Archer trilogy.
Metascore:
67
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tbd
How I Knew Her

How I Knew Her

by Nataly Dawn
February 12, 2013
One-half of the indie duo Pomplamoose, Nataly Dawn releases her debut autobiographical solo release that was produced by her Pomplamoose partner Jack Conte and funded by Kickstarter donations.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Temper Temper

Temper Temper

by Bullet For My Valentine
February 12, 2013
Don Gilmore returns to produce the fourth studio release from the Welsh metal band.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
5.8
Early Fragments

Early Fragments

by Fear of Men
February 12, 2013
This is a collection of songs from singles, EPs, and limited releases from the British indie band led by Jess Weiss.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.3
The Orchestrion Project

The Orchestrion Project

by Pat Metheny
February 12, 2013
The 13 tracks were recorded live during Metheny's tour with his 21st century orchestrion.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
No Elephants

No Elephants

by Lisa Germano
February 12, 2013
The ninth studio release from the singer-songwriter was produced by Jamie Candiloro.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Homosapien

Homosapien

by PVT
February 12, 2013
This is the fourth release from the London-based Australian indie trio (previously known as Pivot).
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
A Long Way to Fall

A Long Way to Fall

by Ulrich Schnauss
February 12, 2013
The synthesizer is a major component in the first solo album in six years for the German (now London-based) electronic artist.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.6
Cheater's Game

Cheater's Game

by Kelly Willis
February 12, 2013
Produced by Brad Jones, the first release from country singers Kelly Willis and Bruce Robison as a duo includes cover songs and new songs written by Robison.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Fabriclive 67: Ben UFO

Fabriclive 67: Ben UFO

by Ben UFO
February 12, 2013
The latest Fabriclive release from Ben Thomson emphasizes the sounds of the Hessle Audio label he started with friends David Kennedy and Kev McAuley.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.0