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Evolution

Evolution

by JLS
November 5, 2012
The fourth R&B/pop release from the 2008 runner-ups of the X Factor (UK) includes production from such artists as Midi Mafia, Mr. Bangladesh, Rodney Jerkins, and The Runners.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
4.0
Winterval

Winterval

by Sam Willis
November 5, 2012
This is the debut electronic solo album for the Walls member.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Top Ten Hits of the End of the World

Top Ten Hits of the End of the World

by Prince Rama
November 5, 2012
Produced by Scott Colburn, the concept album of a compilation release of top hits from ten bands (played by the Brooklyn duo of Taraka and Nimai Larson) who died during an apocalypse on December 21, 2012.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
The Violence

The Violence

by Darren Hayman & the Long Parliament
November 5, 2012
The third and final part of the British singer-songwriter's Essex trilogy of albums is about the seventeenth century Essex Witch Trials.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Dark Black

Dark Black

by Kristina Train
November 5, 2012
The second release for the American-born, London-based singer sees her continuing to work with Ed Harcourt plus help from Martin Craft and Simon Aldred.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Take the Crown

Take the Crown

by Robbie Williams
November 5, 2012
Produced by Jacknife Lee, the ninth solo album for the British pop singer is his first since 2009's Reality Killed The Video Star.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.7
Mic Tyson

Mic Tyson

by Sean Price
October 30, 2012
The third full-length studio release from the Brooklyn rapper includes such guests and producers as Pharoahe Monch, The Alchemist, 9th Wonder, and Khrysis.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.3
Acts

Acts

by RNDM
October 30, 2012
The debut release for the rock band comprised of Pearl Jam bassist Jeff Ament, singer-songwriter Joseph Arthur, and drummer Richard Stuverud.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Dagdrom

Dagdrom

by Nadja
October 30, 2012
The Jesus Lizard's Mac McNeilly contributed drums to the four-track album from the drone metal duo.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Psychedelic Pill

Psychedelic Pill

by Neil Young & Crazy Horse
October 30, 2012
The second release in 2012 for Neil Young and Crazy Horse is its first album of original music since 2003's Greendale.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.3
Lonely At the Top

Lonely At the Top

by Lukid
October 30, 2012
This is the fourth release for the British electronic producer, Luke Blair.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
18 Months

18 Months

by Calvin Harris
October 30, 2012
The third full-length release from the Scottish producer includes already released hit singles from Rihanna, Kelis, and Ne-Yo, as well as new tracks featuring guest artists such as Florence Welch, Dizzee Rascal, Ellie Goulding, Tinie Tempah, and Example.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
7.3
Nebula Dance

Nebula Dance

by Ital Tek
October 30, 2012
This is the third full-length release for Brighton producer, Alan Myson.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
New Horizons

New Horizons

by Flyleaf
October 30, 2012
The final release with lead singer Lacey Sturm is the third full-length album from Texas-based rock band and was produced by Howard Benson.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.9
Honor Found In Decay

Honor Found In Decay

by Neurosis
October 30, 2012
The tenth full-length studio album for the Oakland, California metal band was produced with Steve Albini.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.9
Tinsel And Lights

Tinsel And Lights

by Tracey Thorn
October 30, 2012
The fourth solo release for the Everything But The Girl singer is a Christmas collection with ten cover songs and two original songs. Ben Watt, Leo Taylor, Steve Pearce, and producer Ewan Pearson contribute to the album as guest musicians.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Red Horse

Red Horse

by Early Graves
October 30, 2012
This is the first release with new vocalist John Strachan. Original lead singer Makh Daniels passed away in 2010 following a car accident.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
The Manticore and Other Horrors

The Manticore and Other Horrors

by Cradle of Filth
October 30, 2012
This is the tenth studio release for the British metal band.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
6.8
Landing On A Hundred

Landing On A Hundred

by Cody ChesnuTT
October 30, 2012
The second full-length studio release for the Atlanta-born R&B/soul singer was recorded in Memphis, Tennessee and in Germany with his co-producer, Patrice Bart-Williams.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Hands of Glory

Hands of Glory

by Andrew Bird
October 30, 2012
Described as a companion piece to the earlier released Break It Yourself, it features one new track, two new versions of songs from Break It Yourself, as well as covers of songs by Alpha Consumer, the Carter Family, the Handsome Family, and Townes Van Zandt.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.6
Dreams and Nightmares

Dreams and Nightmares

by Meek Mill
October 30, 2012
After a number of well-received mixtapes, the Philadelphia rapper releases his debut full-length studio album featuring guest appearances by Mary J. Blige, Drake, Kirko Bangz, John Legend, Louie V, Nas, Rick Ross, Trey Songz, and Wale.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
6.3
Zeros

Zeros

by The Soft Moon
October 30, 2012
This is the second full-length release for the San Francisco band led by Luis Vasquez.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.3
Cee Lo's Magic Moment

Cee Lo's Magic Moment

by Cee Lo Green
October 30, 2012
The pop-soul singer and since 2011, vocal coach/judge on NBC's The Voice releases a Christmas album featuring Christina Aguilera, The Muppets, Straight No Chaser, Rod Stewart, and Trombone Shorty as guest singers.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Hope on the Rocks

Hope on the Rocks

by Toby Keith
October 30, 2012
This is the 16th studio album for the country singer.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
2.4
Sorry To Bother You

Sorry To Bother You

by The Coup
October 30, 2012
The sixth release from the Oakland, California, hip hop group led by Boots Riley features guests such as Das Racist, Joe Henry, Jolie Holland, Japanther, Killer Mike, and Justin Sane of Anti-Flag.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.4
The Crossing

The Crossing

by Menahan Street Band
October 30, 2012
This is the second full-length release for the instrumental soul group last heard backing Charles Bradley's 2011 album, No Time for Dreaming.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Matricidal Sons Of Bitches

Matricidal Sons Of Bitches

by Matthew Friedberger
October 30, 2012
The latest solo release from the Fiery Furnaces musician was inspired by the low-budget films made by smaller Hollywood studios between the 1920s and the 1950s.
Metascore:
50
User Score:
tbd
Thirst

Thirst

by Waves of Fury
October 30, 2012
Rock and R&B come together on the debut full-length release from the British five-piece.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Merry Christmas, Baby

Merry Christmas, Baby

by Rod Stewart
October 30, 2012
David Foster co-produced the first Christmas album for the British singer-songwriter that features guest appearances by Mary J. Blige, Chris Botti, Michael Bublé, Ella Fitzgerald, Cee-Lo Green, Dave Koz, and Trombone Shorty.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
tbd
Civil Disobedience for Losers

Civil Disobedience for Losers

by Indian Handcrafts
October 30, 2012
The second release for the Canadian duo of Brandyn James Aikins and guitarist/vocalist Daniel Brandon Allen was produced by Toshi Kasai and features guest appearances by Melvins drummers Dale Crover and Coady Willis.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Young Hunger

Young Hunger

by Chad Valley
October 30, 2012
Active Child, El Perro Del Mar, Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs, and Twin Shadow are some of the guests on the Jonquil frontman's solo full-length debut.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Spiderwebbed

Spiderwebbed

by Stumbleine
October 30, 2012
The debut full-length release for the British producer features guest appearances by Steffaloo, Co Ma, and Birds Of Passage.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Atlas

Atlas

by Parkway Drive
October 30, 2012
The fourth full-length release for the Australian metal band was produced by Matt Hyde in Los Angeles.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.1
Mad Love

Mad Love

by Cheval Sombre
October 29, 2012
Pete Kember returns as producer on Christopher Porpora's album based on letters from an schizophrenic to her husband while she was in a German asylum.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Release

Release

by Pangaea
October 29, 2012
The eight-track release from London-based Kevin McAuley includes influences from UK bass, dubstep, and techno music.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
The Night Has a Thousand Screams

The Night Has a Thousand Screams

by Umberto
October 29, 2012
The music composed by Matt Hill was used at the 2012 Glasgow Film Festival for a screening of the 1982 horror film "Pieces."
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
I Awake

I Awake

by Sarah Blasko
October 26, 2012
The fourth full-length release for the Australian singer-songwriter was recorded in Sweden with contributions from Bulgaria's New Symphony Orchestra.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Cobra Juicy

Cobra Juicy

by Black Moth Super Rainbow
October 23, 2012
The fifth full-length release for the five-piece experimental band was funded in part by a Kickstarter campaign.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.7
Dedication 4 [Mixtape]

Dedication 4 [Mixtape]

by Lil Wayne
October 23, 2012
The fourth Dedication mixtape from the rapper and DJ Drama includes guest appearances from Birdman, J Cole, Nicki Minaj, and Young Jeezy.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
5.4
Daughter of Cloud

Daughter of Cloud

by Of Montreal
October 23, 2012
The indie pop collective releases a collection of rare tracks and B-sides from 2007 and 2011.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
6.6
The Man with the Iron Fists [OST]

The Man with the Iron Fists [OST]

by RZA
October 23, 2012
The Wu Tang's RZA releases a soundtrack to his martial arts film of the same name featuring tracks by such artists as The Black Keys, Ghostface Killah, Freddie Gibbs, Method Man, Pharoahe Monch, Kanye West, and Wiz Khalifa.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.8
The Wilderness

The Wilderness

by Cemeteries
October 23, 2012
The full-length debut release from Kyle J. Reigle was inspired by the woods outside his Buffalo apartment.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Rework: Philip Glass Remixed

Rework: Philip Glass Remixed

by Various Artists
October 23, 2012
Beck and Philip Glass worked together on this collection of remixes of the composers songs by such artists as Tyondai Braxton, Peter Broderick, Cornelius, Dan Deacon, Johan Johannsson, Memory Tapes, Pantha du Prince, and Amon Tobin.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Mantasy

Mantasy

by Michael Mayer
October 23, 2012
The second solo album for the electronic DJ/producer is his the first release in eight years.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Gem

Gem

by U.S. Girls
October 23, 2012
The fourth release for singer-songwriter Meghan Remy was produced by Slim Twig.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Connected

Connected

by Robin Fox
October 23, 2012
Experimental guitarist Oren Ambarchi and electronic artist Robin Fox came together in 2011 to work on this soundtrack for the Australian dance company, Chunky Move.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Sunshine

Sunshine

by Talk Normal
October 23, 2012
The second full-length release for the Brooklyn noise-rock duo of Andrya Ambro and Sarah Register emphasizes melodies.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Holidaydream: Sounds of the Holidays, Vol. 1

Holidaydream: Sounds of the Holidays, Vol. 1

by The Polyphonic Spree
October 23, 2012
The fourth full-length album for the group led Tim DeLaughter is a holiday album with 10 standards, 2 originals, and a cover of John Lennon and Yoko Ono's "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)."
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
God of the Serengeti

God of the Serengeti

by Vinnie Paz
October 23, 2012
The second solo release for the Italian-American rapper features guest appearances from such artists as Immortal Technique, Kool G Rap, Mobb Deep, and Scarface.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.2
Den

Den

by Kreidler
October 23, 2012
The 11th album for the German experimental electronic band is only seven tracks long.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
The House of Gold and Bones, Vol. 1

The House of Gold and Bones, Vol. 1

by Stone Sour
October 22, 2012
The Iowa rock band releases the first of a two-part concept album about a man who goes on a journey after coming to the crossroads of his life.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.9
Explore [EP]

Explore [EP]

by GRMLN
October 22, 2012
This is the debut seven-track EP from the Japanese-born, California-based indie pop artist, Yoodoo Park.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
Gentle Stream

Gentle Stream

by The Amazing
October 22, 2012
This is the second album from Reine Fiske, Johan Holmegard (both members of the Swedish band, Dungen), and Christopher Gunrup.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Red

Red

by Taylor Swift
October 22, 2012
Taylor Swift's fourth album was produced by Max Martin and features Mark Foster (Foster the People) and singer/songwriter Lori McKenna.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.6
III

III

by Shiny Toy Guns
October 22, 2012
The third full-length release from the electro-rock band sees original singer, Carah Faye Charnow returning to the microphone after Sisely Treasure left to go solo in 2011.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
6.5
Banks

Banks

by Paul Banks
October 22, 2012
The second full-length solo album for the Interpol frontman is his first under his real name (he released two albums under the name Julian Plenti).
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.7
Good Kid, M.A.A.D City

Good Kid, M.A.A.D City

by Kendrick Lamar
October 22, 2012
The official major label debut studio album for the Compton rapper features guest appearances from Dr. Dre, Drake, Jay Rock, And MC Eiht.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
8.9
Local Business

Local Business

by Titus Andronicus
October 22, 2012
Produced by Kevin McMahon, the third full-length album for the indie rock band focuses on singer-guitarist Patrick Stickles recent life experiences, including accidental electrocution and battling an eating disorder.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.7
Lost Songs

Lost Songs

by ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead
October 22, 2012
The eighth studio release from the Austin rock band was inspired by various social and political issues like war and apathy.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.4
Blak and Blu

Blak and Blu

by Gary Clark, Jr.
October 22, 2012
The full-length major label debut for Texas blues-rock singer was produced by Mike Elizondo.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.2
Until Now

Until Now

by Swedish House Mafia
October 22, 2012
The compilation album is the final release for the Swedish house trio who announced their break up in June 2012.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
7.1
Free Dimensional

Free Dimensional

by Diamond Rings
October 22, 2012
The second electro-pop album from John O'Regan as Diamond Rings was co-produced with Damian Taylor.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.5
Roman Roads IV-XI

Roman Roads IV-XI

by Land Observations
October 22, 2012
James Brooks formerly of Appliance releases his debut full-length solo project inspired by the ancient roads created in the United Kingdom during the Roman Empire.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Bossalinis & Fooliyones

Bossalinis & Fooliyones

by Main Attrakionz
October 22, 2012
The official studio release for the Oakland, California rap duo of Squadda B and MondreMAN features guest appearances from DaVinci, Gucci Mane, Mon$ta, and Shady Blaze.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Book Burner

Book Burner

by Pig Destroyer
October 22, 2012
The fifth full-length release for the Virginia grindcore/death metal band is its first with new drummer, Adam Jarvis.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
7.8
Lovelessness

Lovelessness

by Bison B.C.
October 22, 2012
The third full-length release on Metal Blade for the Canadian sludge metal quartet is its first with new drummer Matt Wood and was produced by Sanford Parker.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
These Walls of Mine

These Walls of Mine

by Peter Broderick
October 22, 2012
The experimental release sees the musician mixing various pieces of his own voice rapping, talking, and singing with music.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Wreck & Ruin

Wreck & Ruin

by Kasey Chambers
October 22, 2012
The married Australian singer-songwriting couple of Kasey Chambers and Shane Nicholson releases their second album of Appalachian folk duets.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
tbd
We Don't Even Live Here

We Don't Even Live Here

by P.O.S
October 22, 2012
The fourth release for the Minnesota punk-rapper features guest appearances by Astronautalis, Isaac Gale of Marijuana Deathsquads, Mike Mictlan, Sims, and Justin Vernon of Bon Iver.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Alone Together

Alone Together

by Karriem Riggins
October 22, 2012
Jazz, hip hop, electronic, rock, and funk are just some of the music styles influences on the debut solo 34-track release from the jazz drummer and hip hop producer.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
The  Haunted Man

The Haunted Man

by Bat for Lashes
October 22, 2012
Natasha Khan worked with such artists as Beck, Dan Carey, Rob Ellis, David Kosten, TV on the Radio's David Sitek, and Portishead's Adrian Utley for her third studio release.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.5
Apocryphon

Apocryphon

by The Sword
October 22, 2012
The fourth release for the metal band was produced by J. Robbins and is its first without dimmer Trivett Wingo, who left in 2010.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.5
Sleep Games

Sleep Games

by Pye Corner Audio
October 19, 2012
The latest release from British producer Martin Jenkins is his first on Ghost Box Music.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
The Dark Crawler

The Dark Crawler

by Terror Danjah
October 16, 2012
The second full-length release for the grime artist features Kozzie, Meleka, Riko, Trim, MCs Deadly, Mayhem, and Saf-One as guest vocalists.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Living for a Song: A Tribute to Hank Cochran

Living for a Song: A Tribute to Hank Cochran

by Jamey Johnson
October 16, 2012
Elvis Costello, Ronnie Dunn, Merle Haggard, Emmylou Harris, Alison Krauss, Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson, and Leon Russell are some of the artists on Jamey Johnson's tribute to songwriter Hank Cochran.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
Working Girl's Guitar

Working Girl's Guitar

by Rosie Flores
October 16, 2012
The rockabilly singer-guitarist releases her 11th album.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Night Train

Night Train

by Jason Aldean
October 16, 2012
The fifth release for the country singer produced by Michael Knox features guest appearances from Luke Bryan and Eric Church.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
5.4
Two Eleven

Two Eleven

by Brandy
October 16, 2012
The R&B singer's first album in four years features songs written by Chris Brown, Warryn Campbell, Sean Garrett, Mr. Bangladesh, Frank Ocean, Rico Love, Switch, and Mario Winans.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
5.1
Unknown Rooms: A Collection Of Acoustic Songs

Unknown Rooms: A Collection Of Acoustic Songs

by Chelsea Wolfe
October 16, 2012
The debut acoustic folk release for the singer-songwriter was produced by Ben Chisholm.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.6
The Ganzfeld [EP]

The Ganzfeld [EP]

by Matmos
October 16, 2012
Telepathy is the concept behind this three-track EP and the band's forthcoming 2013 full-length release, The Marriage of True Minds.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Information Retrieved

Information Retrieved

by Pinback
October 16, 2012
This is the fifth full-length studio release for the San Diego indie rock band led by Zach Smith and Rob Crow.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.3
Traveler

Traveler

by Trey Anastasio
October 16, 2012
The first studio album in three years for the Phish guitarist features four new songs co-produced with Peter Katis.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Don't Be Scared

Don't Be Scared

by DJ Vadim
October 16, 2012
The sixth release for Russian-born DJ Vadim incorporates dancehall, electronic, soul, and hip hop sounds.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Dethalbum III

Dethalbum III

by Dethklok
October 16, 2012
This is the third full-length release from the death metal band featured in the Adult Swim animated series Metalocalypse.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.0
There Were Seven

There Were Seven

by The Herbaliser
October 16, 2012
The seventh release for the funk and hip-hop duo of Jake Wherry and Ollie Teeba features Hannah Clive, George the Poet, Teenburger, and Twin Peaks as guest artists.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
Hundred Waters

Hundred Waters

by Hundred Waters
October 16, 2012
The debut release for the Florida indie band is a mix of electronic and folk music.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.6
Pleiades

Pleiades

by Correatown
October 16, 2012
The latest album for the indie pop band led by Angela Correa was funded by as a Kickstarter project.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
tbd
Vital

Vital

by Anberlin
October 16, 2012
Aaron Sprinkle returns to produce the sixth studio release for the alternative rock band.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.4
Everything Touching

Everything Touching

by Tall Ships
October 16, 2012
The debut full-length release for the British rock trio features two tracks from its previous two EPs.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
'Allelujah! Don't Bend! Ascend!

'Allelujah! Don't Bend! Ascend!

by Godspeed You! Black Emperor
October 16, 2012
The fourth full-length studio release for the Canadian post-rock collective is its first album in a decade.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.7
Our Nature

Our Nature

by Savoir Adore
October 16, 2012
This is the second full-length release for the Brooklyn indie pop duo of Paul Hammer and Deidre Muro.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Country, God or the Girl

Country, God or the Girl

by K'NAAN
October 16, 2012
The third full-length release for the Somalian-Canadian rapper features guest appearances from such artists as Bono, Nell Furtado, Nas, Keith Richards, and will.i.am.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Beyul

Beyul

by Yakuza
October 16, 2012
The experiemental metal band led by Bruce Lamont continues to confound genres with saxophones, cello, jazz, and rock influences on its sixth full-length release.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Jiaolong

Jiaolong

by Daphni
October 16, 2012
This is the debut electronic full-length release for Dan Snaith [aka Caribou] as Daphni.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.0
Danzig in the Moonlight

Danzig in the Moonlight

by Ken Stringfellow
October 16, 2012
The guitarist known for his work with R.E.M., The Posies, and the newest incarnation of Big Star releases his fourth solo album.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Animator

Animator

by The Luyas
October 16, 2012
The sudden death of a close friend was an influence on the follow-up to the Canadian band's 2011 Polaris Music Prize long-listed debut release, Too Beautiful to Work.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Tempest

Tempest

by Tussle
October 16, 2012
This is the fourth release for the instrumental rock band led by Nathan Burazer.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Out of the Black

Out of the Black

by Boys Noize
October 16, 2012
The third full-length studio release for the German-born electronic producer Alexander Ridha features Snoop Dogg as a guest artist.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.3
Ghost [EP]

Ghost [EP]

by Sky Ferreira
October 16, 2012
The second five-track EP from the pop singer includes songs written by such artists as Jon Brion, Dev Hynes (Lightspeed Champion/Blood Orange) and Shirley Manson of Garbage.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.9
Pines

Pines

by A Fine Frenzy
October 16, 2012
The third release for Alison Sudol as A Fine Frenzy was inspired by time in California's redwoods and the Washington's Cascade mountains.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd