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Atlas
73

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
70

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
77

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
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tbd
The Night Has a Thousand Screams
75

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
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tbd
I Awake
80

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
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tbd
Cobra Juicy
72

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]
60

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
65

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]
77

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
67

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
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tbd
Rework: Philip Glass Remixed
69

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
77

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
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tbd
Gem
75

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
78

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
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tbd
Sunshine
73

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
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tbd
Holidaydream: Sounds of the Holidays, Vol. 1
73

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
72

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
61

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
79

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]
60

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
78

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
77

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
54

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
65

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
91

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
78

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
80

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
74

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
57

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
65

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
71

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
71

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
86

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
75

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
70

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
86

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
76

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
78

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
78

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
72

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
84

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
71

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
84

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
73

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
68

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
77

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
72

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]
61

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
72

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
66

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
77

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
63

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
84

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
71

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
58

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
77

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
74

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!
81

'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
64

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
74

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
72

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
76

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
67

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
68

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
69

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
67

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]
62

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
66

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
Burning Daylight
68

Burning Daylight
by King Dude
October 16, 2012
This is the third full-length release for the TJ Cowgill dark folk project.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Former Lives
70

Former Lives
by Benjamin Gibbard
October 16, 2012
The debut solo release for the Death Cab For Cutie singer under his name (he released a solo album under the name All-Time Quarterback! in 1999) features a duet with Aimee Mann.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
6.8
System Preferences
66

System Preferences
by Earlimart
October 16, 2012
This is the seventh release for the Los Angeles-based indie pop duo of Aaron Espinoza and Ariana Murray.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Department of Disappearance
71

Department of Disappearance
by Jason Lytle
October 16, 2012
The latest solo album for the former frontman of Grandaddy was recorded at his home studio in Montana.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.5
Colored Emotions
68

Colored Emotions
by Night Moves
October 16, 2012
Originally released on Bandcamp in 2011, the debut full-length release for the Minneapolis indie rock trio was rerecorded by producer Thom Monahan for its release on the Domino label.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.5
Tender New Signs
72

Tender New Signs
by Tamaryn
October 16, 2012
This is the second release for the San Francisco-based duo of Tamaryn and Rex John Shelverton.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Sunken Condos
82

Sunken Condos
by Donald Fagen
October 16, 2012
The fourth solo release for the Steely Dan frontman was co-produced with Michael Leonhart.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.1
The Origin of Love
66

The Origin of Love
by Mika
October 16, 2012
The third full-length studio release for the British pop singer features guest appearances by Priscilla Renea and Pharrell Williams.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.3
2
81

2
by Mac DeMarco
October 16, 2012
This is the debut full-length release for the former member of Canadian indie pop band, Makeout Videotape.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.7
Come Home To Mama
75

Come Home To Mama
by Martha Wainwright
October 16, 2012
The third full-length studio release for the singer-songwriter was produced by Cibo Matto's Yuka Honda and features such guests as Nels Cline, Sean Lennon, and Dirty Three drummer Jim White.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Glassheart
60

Glassheart
by Leona Lewis
October 15, 2012
The third studio release for the British singer features writing and production by such artists as Rodney Jerkins, Naughty Boy, Emeli Sandé, Fraser T. Smith, and Ryan Tedder.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.3
Valedictorian/Exoskeleton [EP]
75

Valedictorian/Exoskeleton [EP]
by Dan Friel
October 15, 2012
The four-track solo EP from the Parts & Labor singer features two new songs and remixes of them.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Monster
62

Monster
by Kiss
October 9, 2012
The 20th studio release for the rock band led by Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley was recorded on analog equipment.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.2
Napalm
66

Napalm
by Xzibit
October 9, 2012
The seventh studio release for the rapper is his first since 2006's Full Circle and features such guests as David Banner, Bishop Lamont, E-40, Game, Prodigy, and Wiz Khalifa.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
5.8
Accelerator [Reissue]
83

Accelerator [Reissue]
by Royal Trux
October 9, 2012
This is a reissue of the 1998 album from the alternative rock duo of Neil Hagerty and Jennifer Herrema.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
tbd
Stunt Rhythms
76

Stunt Rhythms
by Two Fingers
October 9, 2012
Amon Tobin's second release as Two Fingers was a solo effort.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
II
81

II
by Bad Books
October 9, 2012
This is the second release from the collaboration between Kevin Devine and Manchester Orchestra.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.3
The Parallax II: Future Sequence
74

The Parallax II: Future Sequence
by Between the Buried and Me
October 9, 2012
Produced with Jamie King, the sixth studio album for the metal band is a sequel to its 2011 EP release The Parallax: Hypersleep Dialogues.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.7
Don't Panic
74

Don't Panic
by All Time Low
October 9, 2012
The fifth full-length release for the pop punk band was produced by band members Mike Green and Alex Gaskarth.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.3
Numbers
73

Numbers
by MellowHype
October 9, 2012
Earl Sweatshirt, Mike G, and Frank Ocean guest on the third studio album from the rap duo of Hodgy Beats and producer Left Brain.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.8
Glow
68

Glow
by Kaki King
October 9, 2012
Backed by the strings quartet Ethel, the guitarist releases her sixth full-length album.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Glad All Over
73

Glad All Over
by The Wallflowers
October 9, 2012
The sixth full-length release for the alternative rock band led by Jakob Dylan is its first studio-recorded album in seven years.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.3
Riitiir
64

Riitiir
by Enslaved
October 9, 2012
This is the 12th studio release for the Norwegian heavy metal band.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Lonerism
88

Lonerism
by Tame Impala
October 9, 2012
The second release for the Perth, Australian band led by Kevin Parker was co-produce with Dave Fridmann.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
8.8
Elemental Themes
69

Elemental Themes
by Chrome Canyon
October 9, 2012
Morgan Z's debut release is an instrumental album of music inspired by electronic film scores of the past.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Archipelago
70

Archipelago
by Hidden Orchestra
October 9, 2012
The latest release from the Joe Acheson's jazz collective features contributions from such musicians as Su-a Lee, Mary MacMaster, Floex, and Phil Cardwell.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
The Heist
74

The Heist
by Ryan Lewis
October 9, 2012
The debut release for Seattle rapper Macklemore and producer Ryan Lewis features such guests as Ab-Soul, Ben Bridwell of Band of Horses, ScHoolboy Q, and Allen Stone.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.7
Shifty Adventures in Nookie Wood
73

Shifty Adventures in Nookie Wood
by John Cale
October 9, 2012
The first album of new music in seven years from the Velvet Underground co-founder includes a song featuring Danger Mouse.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Halcyon
69

Halcyon
by Ellie Goulding
October 9, 2012
The second release for the British pop singer was produced by Jim Eliot.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.7
A Dream Deferred
85

A Dream Deferred
by Skyzoo
October 9, 2012
The second studio release for the Brooklyn rapper features guest appearances by Raheem DeVaughn, Freeway, Jill Scott, and Talib Kweli.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.6
Mumps, Etc.
62

Mumps, Etc.
by Why?
October 9, 2012
The fifth full-length release for the indie quartet was recorded on tape before being mixed by Graham Marsh and Yoni Wolf.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.9
Lace Up
69

Lace Up
by MGK
October 9, 2012
The official debut full-length release for Cleveland's Machine Gun Kelly features such guests as Bun B, DMX, Lil Jon, Tech N9ne, Twista, Waka Flocka Flame, and Young Jeezy.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
5.7
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