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Negative Fascination

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.
Metascore:
82
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tbd
Cokefloat!

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.
Metascore:
66
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Construction Sounds

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.
Metascore:
76
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Twins

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).
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.5
#3

#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.
Metascore:
38
User Score:
5.9
METZ

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.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.7
119

119

by Trash Talk
October 9, 2012
The fourth release for the Sacramento hardcore band is its first on the Odd Future label.
Metascore:
67
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All We Love We Leave Behind

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.
Metascore:
88
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8.6
Shut Down The Streets

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.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.4
Unfinished Business

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.
Metascore:
76
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New Relics

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.
Metascore:
61
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Long Wave

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."
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.5
Pour Une Âme Souveraine: A Dedication to Nina Simone

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.
Metascore:
73
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Lonesome Dreams

Lonesome Dreams

by Lord Huron
October 9, 2012
This is the debut full-length release for the Ben Schneider folk rock project.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.7
Diluvia

Diluvia

by Freelance Whales
October 9, 2012
The second release for the indie pop quintet from New York was produced by Shane Stoneback.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.2
Reviver

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.
Metascore:
65
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Sunday Run Me Over

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.
Metascore:
72
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The Afterman: Ascension

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.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.6
Mr. Blue Sky: The Very Best

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.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.6
Dirty Glow

Dirty Glow

by Naytronix
October 9, 2012
This is the debut release for the solo music project from the tUnE-yArDs' Nate Brenner.
Metascore:
60
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Release Me

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.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.9
The Connection

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.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.7
A Different Arrangement

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.
Metascore:
74
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tbd
Death Is the Only Mortal

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.
Metascore:
74
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Love and Regret

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.
Metascore:
69
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Sirens

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).
Metascore:
70
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All Our Favourite Stories

All Our Favourite Stories

by Dog Is Dead
October 8, 2012
This is the debut full-length release for the Nottingham indie pop quintet.
Metascore:
55
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Feat

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).
Metascore:
54
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Art History

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.
Metascore:
64
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Sticks + Stones

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.
Metascore:
51
User Score:
5.1
The 2nd Law

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.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.1
Sugaring Season

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.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.3
Space Zone

Space Zone

by Young Smoke
October 2, 2012
This is the debut solo release for footwork artist, David Davis.
Metascore:
75
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Until the Quiet Comes

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.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.2
Gold Dust

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.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.5
At the Down-Turned Jagged Rim of the Sky

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.
Metascore:
77
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Glad Rag Doll

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.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.5
Transcendental Youth

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.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.5
Don't Be a Stranger

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.
Metascore:
77
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tbd
Heavy Mood

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.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.0
Ancient Mars

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.
Metascore:
60
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Fanatic

Fanatic

by Heart
October 2, 2012
Produced by Ben Mink, the Wilson sisters return with their 14th studio album.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.2
Lightning

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.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.0
Traveling Alone

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.
Metascore:
79
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tbd
Soft Fall

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.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Who Needs Who

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.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Circles

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.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.3
Provider

Provider

by Bry Webb
October 2, 2012
This is the US release of the debut solo album for the Constantines frontman.
Metascore:
75
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Chasing Ghosts

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.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.3
Vultures

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.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Sing the Delta

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.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Kaleidoscope Dream

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.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.7
Ultraista

Ultraista

by Ultraista
October 2, 2012
Nigel Godrich, producer to Beck and Radiohead, heads up this debut release with Laura Bettinson, and Joey Waronker.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.5
Maserati VII

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.
Metascore:
78
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tbd
Quality Street Music

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.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
Union

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.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Total Loss

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.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.3
Free the Music

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.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Eraas

Eraas

by Eraas
October 2, 2012
The debut release for the Brooklyn quartet was self-produced by founding members, Robert Toher and Austin Stawiarz.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Come of Age

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.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.1
Oblivion Hunter [EP]

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.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
6.0
Other Worlds

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.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Born to Sing: No Plan B

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.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Field Music Play...

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.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Oh No I Love You

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.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Food & Liquor, Vol. 2: the Great American Rap Album, Pt. 1

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.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.2
State Hospital [EP]

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.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Call Me Sylvia

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.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Thankful N' Thoughtful

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.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Melody's Echo Chamber

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.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7
YOKOKIMTHURSTON

YOKOKIMTHURSTON

by YOKOKIMTHURSTON
September 25, 2012
Yoko Ono collaborates with Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon and Thurston Moore on this avant-garde release.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
4.5
Dependent and Happy

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.
Metascore:
84
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tbd
Payback

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.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
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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.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
7.5
Incorruptible Heart

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.
Metascore:
76
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tbd
Reckon

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.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
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Awakened

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.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.8
This Generation

This Generation

by Murs
September 25, 2012
Beatnik & K-Salaam produced this debut collaboration between California hip-hop artists Murs and Fashawn.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
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TOY

TOY

by TOY
September 25, 2012
The debut album for the British indie rock quintet was produced By Dan Carey.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.8
Look a Little Closer

Look a Little Closer

by Levek
September 25, 2012
This is the debut full-length release for Florida-based David Levesque as Levek.
Metascore:
73
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Reconstructed: The Best of DJ Shadow

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.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.3
Exo

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.
Metascore:
70
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Boys Don't Cry

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.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.0
Black Traffic

Black Traffic

by Skunk Anansie
September 25, 2012
The fifth studio release for the British rock band was produced by Chris Sheldon.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
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British Lion

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.
Metascore:
56
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Mauve

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.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.7
Overgrown Path

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.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
The  Predicting Machine

The Predicting Machine

by John Tejada
September 25, 2012
This the ninth solo release from the Austria-born, California-based techno producer.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
St. Peter & 57th St. [Live]

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 Rodríguez-Seeger.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Mirror Gazer

Mirror Gazer

by Onuinu
September 25, 2012
This is the debut full-length release for the Dorian Duvall electro-hip hop project.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
1619 Broadway: The Brill Building Project

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.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Uno!

Uno!

by Green Day
September 25, 2012
The first release in a planned trilogy for the punk rock band was produced by Rob Cavallo.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
6.9
Waking Season

Waking Season

by Caspian
September 25, 2012
The post-rock quintet's third full-length release was co-produced by Matt Bayles.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
8.5
Babel

Babel

by Mumford & Sons
September 25, 2012
The second release for the folk band was produced by Markus Dravs.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
6.9
Piramida

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.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.4
Made Possible

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.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
tbd
Sundark and Riverlight

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.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
By Your Side

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.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.8
Mystic Pinball

Mystic Pinball

by John Hiatt
September 25, 2012
Kevin Shirley produced the latest release for singer-songwriter John Hiatt.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
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Push and Shove

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.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.6