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Negative Fascination
by Silent Servant
October 9, 2012
The debut full-length release for Los Angeles-based Juan Mendez was influenced by post-punk, industrial, and techno music.
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Cokefloat!
by PAWS
October 9, 2012
The debut full-length release for the Scottish indie rock trio was produced by Rory Atwell of Test Icicles.
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Construction Sounds
by Schneider TM
October 9, 2012
The fourth release by Dirk Dresselhaus as Schneider TM is based on sounds he recorded around construction sites near his house.
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Twins
by Ty Segall
October 9, 2012
This is the San Francisco rock singer's third release in 2012 (the other two were: Hair with White Fence and Slaughterhouse with his own band).
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#3
by The Script
October 9, 2012
The third studio album from the Irish rock trio was recorded in Los Angeles and features will.i.am as a guest on one track.
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METZ
by METZ
October 9, 2012
The debut full-length release for the Canadian hard rock band was recorded in a barn by Graham Walsh and Alexandre Bonenfant.
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119
by Trash Talk
October 9, 2012
The fourth release for the Sacramento hardcore band is its first on the Odd Future label.
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All We Love We Leave Behind
by Converge
October 9, 2012
This is the eigth studio release from the Boston metalcore band led by Kurt Ballou.
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Shut Down The Streets
by A.C. Newman
October 9, 2012
The latest solo album from The New Pornographers frontman was recorded in Woodstock and features Neko Case as a guest vocalist.
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Unfinished Business
by Wanda Jackson
October 9, 2012
Produced by Justin Townes Earle, the rockabilly singer covers some songs by such artists as Woody Guthrie/Wilco, Sonny Thompson, Townes Van Zant, and Bobby Womack.
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New Relics
by Errors
October 9, 2012
The eight-track album follows the Scottish trio's third album, Have Some Faith In Magic, released earlier this year.
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Long Wave
by Jeff Lynne
October 9, 2012
The ELO frontman releases a covers album of songs that inspired him, including Bobby Darin's "Beyond the Sea," Fain & Webster's "Love Is a Many Splendored Thing," Etta James' "At Last," Rodgers and Hammerstein's "If I Loved You," Rodgers & Hart's "Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered," and the Rolling Stones' "Mercy, Mercy."
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Pour Une Âme Souveraine: A Dedication to Nina Simone
by Me'Shell Ndegéocello
October 9, 2012
Meshell Ndegeocello co-produced the tribute album to Nina Simone with Chris Bruce and it features guest appearances by Cody Chesnutt, Valerie June, Sinéad O'Connor, Toshi Reagon, and Tracy Wannomae.
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Lonesome Dreams
by Lord Huron
October 9, 2012
This is the debut full-length release for the Ben Schneider folk rock project.
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Diluvia
by Freelance Whales
October 9, 2012
The second release for the indie pop quintet from New York was produced by Shane Stoneback.
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Reviver
by Callers
October 9, 2012
The third studio release for the Brooklyn-based band sees the duo of Sara Lucas and Ryan Seaton expanding its lineup for this record.
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Sunday Run Me Over
by Holly Golightly & the Brokeoffs
October 9, 2012
The second release in 2012 for the Georgia-based duo continues its transition from Ggarage rock to country-blues music.
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The Afterman: Ascension
by Coheed and Cambria
October 9, 2012
The latest concept album for the New York rock band is the first of a planned double album (The Afterman: Descension is scheduled for Feb 2013) about Sirius Amory's discovery of what is holding the Keywork together.
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Mr. Blue Sky: The Very Best
by Electric Light Orchestra
October 9, 2012
Jeff Lynne re-recorded some of the classic Electric Light Orchestra songs with new technology.
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Dirty Glow
by Naytronix
October 9, 2012
This is the debut release for the solo music project from the tUnE-yArDs' Nate Brenner.
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Release Me
by Barbra Streisand
October 9, 2012
The latest release from the vocalist is a collection of 11 unreleased songs that span her career including a studio version of "With One More Look At You" from "A Star Is Born" and a version of "I Think It's Going To Rain Today" with Randy Newman on piano.
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The Connection
by Papa Roach
October 9, 2012
The seventh studio album for the nu-metal/hard rock band was produced by James Michael of Sixx: A.M. and John Feldmann of Goldfinger.
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A Different Arrangement
by Black Marble
October 9, 2012
The debut full-length release for the Brooklyn duo of Chris Stewart and Ty Kube was influenced by synth-based music of the 1980s.
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Death Is the Only Mortal
by The Acacia Strain
October 9, 2012
The sixth studio album for the deathcore metal band from Massachusetts is its first on Rise Records.
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Love and Regret
by Cold Showers
October 9, 2012
Elements of post-punk and dance pop are heard on the debut full-length release from the Los Angeles band.
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Sirens
by Nine Black Alps
October 8, 2012
The fourth release for the Manchester, England band is its first with new band members, guitarist David Jones and bassist Karl Astbury (formerly with The Witches).
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All Our Favourite Stories
by Dog Is Dead
October 8, 2012
This is the debut full-length release for the Nottingham indie pop quintet.
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Feat
by The Hood Internet
October 2, 2012
Astronautalis, Cadence Weapon, Class Actress, Hooray For Earth, AC Newman, Sims are some of the guest artists on the debut sample-free release from the Chicago mashup DJs of Aaron Brink (ABX) and Steve Reidell (STV SLV).
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Art History
by California Wives
October 2, 2012
The debut full-length release for the Chicago band influenced by 1980s new wave and alternative rock was produced by Claudius Mittendorfer.
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Sticks + Stones
by Cher Lloyd
October 2, 2012
The debut release for the British singer/rapper who appeared on the 2010 UK version of the X Factor show was produced by RedOne. The US edition has two songs that are different than the UK 2011 release.
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The 2nd Law
by Muse
October 2, 2012
The sixth album for the British rock band features bassist Chris Wolstenholme on lead vocals for two tracks he wrote.
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Sugaring Season
by Beth Orton
October 2, 2012
The first album in six years for the singer-songwriter was produced by Tucker Martine and is her first on the Anti label.
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Space Zone
by Young Smoke
October 2, 2012
This is the debut solo release for footwork artist, David Davis.
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Until the Quiet Comes
by Flying Lotus
October 2, 2012
Erykah Badu, Laura Darlington, Niki Randa, Thundercat, and Thom Yorke guest on the fourth release for the California electronic producer.
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Gold Dust
by Tori Amos
October 2, 2012
The second release under the Deutsche Grammophon label from Tori Amos contains 14 [15 on the deluxe editions] of her songs reworked with the Metropole Orchestra conducted by Jules Buckley.
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At the Down-Turned Jagged Rim of the Sky
by Jessica Bailiff
October 2, 2012
The Ohio-based indie singer-songwriter releases her first album of new songs since 2006's Feels Like Home.
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Glad Rag Doll
by Diana Krall
October 2, 2012
Produced by T-Bone Burnett, the covers album from Diana Krall includes songs culled from the collection of 78s her father had.
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Transcendental Youth
by The Mountain Goats
October 2, 2012
The 14th studio release for the folk rock band led by John Darnielle features horns by Matthew E. White.
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Don't Be a Stranger
by Mark Eitzel
October 2, 2012
Produced by Sheldon Gomberg, American Music Club's Mark Eitzel returns with his sixth solo album after suffering a heart attack in 2011.
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Heavy Mood
by Tilly and the Wall
October 2, 2012
The Omaha, Nebraska indie pop band returns with a more rock oriented sound for its fourth release.
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Ancient Mars
by The Zolas
October 2, 2012
This is the second release for the Canadian indie rock duo of Tom Dobrzanski and Zach Gray.
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Fanatic
by Heart
October 2, 2012
Produced by Ben Mink, the Wilson sisters return with their 14th studio album.
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Lightning
by Matt & Kim
October 2, 2012
The fourth release for Brooklyn duo was self-produced and recorded in their former apartment in New York.
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Traveling Alone
by Tift Merritt
October 2, 2012
Produced by Tucker Martine, the fifth studio album for the New York-based singer-songwriter features Jay Brown, John Convertino, Eric Heywood, and Marc Ribot as guest musicians.
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Soft Fall
by Sun Airway
October 2, 2012
Jon Barthmus worked both at home and in the studio with David Wrench for his second indie pop release.
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Who Needs Who
by Dark Dark Dark
October 2, 2012
The third studio album for indie band was written while on tour and explores the emotions that came from the relationship band members Nona Marie Invie and Marshall LaCount had with each other.
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Circles
by Moon Duo
October 2, 2012
The second full-length release from the San Francisco-based duo of Ripley Johnson and Sanae Yamada was inspired by Ralph Waldo Emerson's essay of the same name.
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Provider
by Bry Webb
October 2, 2012
This is the US release of the debut solo album for the Constantines frontman.
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Chasing Ghosts
by The Amity Affliction
October 2, 2012
Death and suicide continue to be themes for the third release for the Australian post-hardcore band.
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Vultures
by AxeWound
October 2, 2012
This is the debut release for the metalcore supergroup comprised of Matt Tuck of Bullet for My Valentine, Liam Cormier of Cancer Bats, Mike Kingswood of Glamour of the Kill, former Rise to Remain bassist Joe Copcutt, and Pitchshifter drummer Jason Bowld.
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Sing the Delta
by Iris DeMent
October 2, 2012
The first release of original songs from the singer-songwriter in 16 years focuses on life on the Arkansas delta.
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Kaleidoscope Dream
by Miguel
October 2, 2012
The second full-length release for the R&B singer includes six songs from two EPs released earlier in the year and features guest appearances from Alicia Keys and Wiz Khalifa.
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Ultraista
by Ultraista
October 2, 2012
Nigel Godrich, producer to Beck and Radiohead, heads up this debut release with Laura Bettinson, and Joey Waronker.
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Maserati VII
by Maserati
October 2, 2012
The latest release from the experimental instrumental rock band based in Athens, Georgia, is its first with new drummer, Mike Albanese.
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Quality Street Music
by DJ Drama
October 2, 2012
The fourth studio release for the Philadelphia rapper features a gamut of guest artists including: 2 Chainz, Birdman, Gucci Mane, Jadakiss, Kendrick Lamar, Ludacris, Meek Mill, T.I., and Young Jeezy.
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Union
by Cuff the Duke
October 2, 2012
The sixth release for the Canadian band was written at the same time as 2011's Morning Comes.
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Total Loss
by How to Dress Well
October 2, 2012
Tom Krell's second release as How to Dress Well shows more R&B influences.
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Free the Music
by Jerrod Niemann
October 2, 2012
The second major label release for the country artist was co-produced with Dave Brainard and features Colbie Caillat as a guest vocalist on one track.
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Eraas
by Eraas
October 2, 2012
The debut release for the Brooklyn quartet was self-produced by founding members, Robert Toher and Austin Stawiarz.
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Come of Age
by The Vaccines
October 2, 2012
This second album for the London quartet was produced by Ethan Johns and recorded at ICP Studios in Brussels, Belgium and the Distillery in Bath, England.
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Oblivion Hunter [EP]
by Lightning Bolt
October 2, 2012
The seven-track release from the Rhode Island noise duo of Brian Chippendale and Brian Gibson features songs recorded in 2008.
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Other Worlds
by Taken by Trees
October 2, 2012
The third release for the Swedish singer was inspired by her trip to Hawaii and was co-produced by The Tough Alliance’s Henning Fürst.
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Born to Sing: No Plan B
by Van Morrison
October 2, 2012
The 35th album for the Northern Irish singer-songwriter sees him returning to the Blue Note label, after several releases with Exile/Polydor and EMI.
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Field Music Play...
by Field Music
October 1, 2012
The covers album from the British indie rock duo includes songs from Syd Barrett, The Beatles, John Cale, Leonard Cohen, Pet Shop Boys, Roxy Music, and Robert Wyatt.
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Oh No I Love You
by Tim Burgess
October 1, 2012
The second solo album for The Charlatans singer was written with Lambchop's Kurt Wagner and produced by Mark Nevers.
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Food & Liquor, Vol. 2: the Great American Rap Album, Pt. 1
by Lupe Fiasco
September 25, 2012
Lupe Fiasco's third album was self-produced and features guest appearances by Bilal, Casey Benjamin, Guy Sebastian, Jane $$$, Jason Evigan, and Poo Bear.
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State Hospital [EP]
by Frightened Rabbit
September 25, 2012
The five-track EP for the Scottish indie rock band led by Scott Hutchinson features one song with Arab Strap's Aidan Moffat.
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Call Me Sylvia
by Low Cut Connie
September 25, 2012
The second album for the rock band formed by Adam Weiner and Dan Finnemore was self-released.
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Thankful N' Thoughtful
by Bettye LaVette
September 25, 2012
Craig Street produced the latest release from the R&B singer featuring songs originally made by The Black Keys, Bob Dylan, Gnarls Barkley, The Pogues, Sly & the Family Stone, Tom Waits, and Neil Young.
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Melody's Echo Chamber
by Melody's Echo Chamber
September 25, 2012
The debut full-length release for the dream pop project of Paris-based singer Melody Prochet was produced by Kevin Parker of Tame Impala.
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YOKOKIMTHURSTON
by YOKOKIMTHURSTON
September 25, 2012
Yoko Ono collaborates with Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon and Thurston Moore on this avant-garde release.
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Dependent and Happy
by Ricardo Villalobos
September 25, 2012
The first solo release in five years for the techno artist was also released as a five vinyl LP set.
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Payback
by Danny!
September 25, 2012
The seventh studio album for the rapper features guest appearances from such artists as Agallah, El-P, Lil B, Phonte, Questlove, Res, and Swiss Beatz.
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by Deadmau5
September 25, 2012
The latest release from the Canadian electronic producer features guest appearances from Cypress Hill, Wolfgang Gartner, Imogen Heap, Chris James, and Gerard Way of My Chemical Romance.
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Incorruptible Heart
by Lavender Diamond
September 25, 2012
Produced by OKGO's Damian Kulash Jr. and Dave Fridmann, the second full-length album for the Los Angeles-based quartet led by Becky Stark is its first release in five years.
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Reckon
by Jason Collett
September 25, 2012
Better known for his work with Broken Social Scene, Jason Collett's latest solo album was influenced by the economic crisis.
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Awakened
by As I Lay Dying
September 25, 2012
The sixth album for the metal band led by Tim Lambesis was produced by Bill Stevenson.
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This Generation
by Murs
September 25, 2012
Beatnik & K-Salaam produced this debut collaboration between California hip-hop artists Murs and Fashawn.
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TOY
by TOY
September 25, 2012
The debut album for the British indie rock quintet was produced By Dan Carey.
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Look a Little Closer
by Levek
September 25, 2012
This is the debut full-length release for Florida-based David Levesque as Levek.
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Reconstructed: The Best of DJ Shadow
by DJ Shadow
September 25, 2012
The compilation collects together some of the DJ Shadow's hits and rare tracks, plus two new tracks.
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Exo
by Gatekeeper
September 25, 2012
The New York industrial electronic duo of Aaron David Ross and Matthew Arkel releases their debut full-length on the Hippos In Tanks label.
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Boys Don't Cry
by Rumer
September 25, 2012
The second release from Rumer is a covers album of 1970s songs originally sung by such artists as Isaac Hayes, Bob Marley, Jimmy Webb, and Townes Van Zandt.
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Black Traffic
by Skunk Anansie
September 25, 2012
The fifth studio release for the British rock band was produced by Chris Sheldon.
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British Lion
by Steve Harris
September 25, 2012
The solo/side project release from the Iron Maiden founder/bassist was originally begun as music for a band name British Lion with guitarist Graham Leslie and Richie Taylor.
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Mauve
by Ringo Deathstarr
September 25, 2012
The second full-length release for the Texas alternative rock trio was produced by the band's guitarist/singer Elliott Frazier.
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Overgrown Path
by Chris Cohen
September 25, 2012
The debut solo full-length from the Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti, Cass McCombs, and Deerhoof's guitarist was recorded in Vermont.
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The Predicting Machine
by John Tejada
September 25, 2012
This the ninth solo release from the Austria-born, California-based techno producer.
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St. Peter & 57th St. [Live]
by Preservation Hall Jazz Band
September 25, 2012
The jazz group celebrated its 50th anniversary with a live concert at Carnegie Hall with such guests as Steve Earle, Givers, Merrill Garbus (aka Tune-Yards), Mos Def, My Morning Jacket, and Pete Seeger's grandson, Tao RodrÃguez-Seeger.
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Mirror Gazer
by Onuinu
September 25, 2012
This is the debut full-length release for the Dorian Duvall electro-hip hop project.
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1619 Broadway: The Brill Building Project
by Kurt Elling
September 25, 2012
The Grammy-winning jazz singer covers songs by the songwriters who lived in the Brill Building in the '50s and '60s.
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Uno!
by Green Day
September 25, 2012
The first release in a planned trilogy for the punk rock band was produced by Rob Cavallo.
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Waking Season
by Caspian
September 25, 2012
The post-rock quintet's third full-length release was co-produced by Matt Bayles.
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Babel
by Mumford & Sons
September 25, 2012
The second release for the folk band was produced by Markus Dravs.
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Piramida
by Efterklang
September 25, 2012
The Danish trio traveled to an abandoned Russian settlement near the North Pole to record some of the music for its fourth release.
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Made Possible
by The Bad Plus
September 25, 2012
This is the second release for the jazz trio of bassist Reid Anderson, pianist Ethan Iverson, and drummer David King.
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Sundark and Riverlight
by Patrick Wolf
September 25, 2012
Patrick Wolf re-recorded some tracks from his various releases, with the double album split with darker songs on one side and the more hopeful tracks on the other.
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By Your Side
by Breakbot
September 25, 2012
The debut album from French producer Thibaut Berland as Breakbot features vocals by Pacific!, Ruckazoid, and Irfane.
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Mystic Pinball
by John Hiatt
September 25, 2012
Kevin Shirley produced the latest release for singer-songwriter John Hiatt.
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Push and Shove
by No Doubt
September 25, 2012
The first album in 11 years for the Southern California band led by Gwen Stefani features Busy Signal and Major Lazer as guests on the title track.
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