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Love This Giant
77

Love This Giant
by David Byrne & St. Vincent
September 11, 2012
The collaboration between David Byrne and St. Vincent, first planned more than two years ago, was produced with John Congleton.
Metascore:
77
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8.0
Theatre Is Evil
82

Theatre Is Evil
by Amanda Palmer & the Grand Theft Orchestra
September 11, 2012
The third solo studio album for the former Dresden Doll singer is her first with her new band, The Grand Theft Orchestra and was recorded in Australia with producer John Congleton.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.0
Transsektoral
78

Transsektoral
by Barker & Baumecker
September 11, 2012
The debut full-length techno release from the collaboration between Sam Barker (aka Voltek) and Andreas Baumecker.
Metascore:
78
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tbd
The Return of Love
63

The Return of Love
by Woolfy
September 11, 2012
This is the second album for the California electronic duo of Simon James (aka Woolfy) and Dan Hastie (aka Projections).
Metascore:
63
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tbd
Observator
73

Observator
by The Raveonettes
September 11, 2012
The sixth album for the Danish duo was produced by Richard Gottehrer and singer Sune Rose Wagner.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.7
Inner Classics
60

Inner Classics
by Snowblink
September 11, 2012
This is the second release for the Canadian-based duo of Daniela Gesundheit and Dan Goldman.
Metascore:
60
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tbd
The Carpenter
72

The Carpenter
by The Avett Brothers
September 11, 2012
Rick Rubin returns to produce the seventh studio release for the indie folk-pop band.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.0
Heat Lightning Rumbles in the Distance
77

Heat Lightning Rumbles in the Distance
by Patterson Hood
September 11, 2012
The third solo album for the Drive-By Truckers singer was based on a semi-autobiographical novel he never completed.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.2
Away from the World
77

Away from the World
by Dave Matthews Band
September 11, 2012
The seventh studio album for the alternative rock band sees the return of their first producer Steve Lillywhite, who worked on the band's first three studio albums.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.8
Tornado
75

Tornado
by Little Big Town
September 11, 2012
The fifth album for the country-pop quartet was produced Jay Joyce.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.3
Putrifiers II
73

Putrifiers II
by Thee Oh Sees
September 11, 2012
The latest release for the San Francisco garage rock band led by John Dwyer is not a sequel to an album named Putrifiers (this is the first one).
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.0
Butter
69

Butter
by Turbo Fruits
September 11, 2012
The third album from the Nashville, Tennessee rock quartet led by Jonas Stein was produced by Jim Eno of Spoon.
Metascore:
69
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Eight
70

Eight
by Deadbeat
September 11, 2012
Berlin-based Canadian Scott Monteith's eighth techno dub album as Deadbeat features guest appearances from Dandy Jack, Mathew Jonson, and Danuel Tate.
Metascore:
70
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tbd
Mala in Cuba
75

Mala in Cuba
by Mala
September 11, 2012
In 2011, DJ Gilles Peterson asked British dubstep producer Mala to come to Cuba to help on his "Havana Cultura: The Search Continues" album. Mala integrated the sounds he heard on his first official solo full-length debut release.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.3
Field Report
82

Field Report
by Field Report
September 11, 2012
Before the release of this debut solo album, Chris Porterfield was a member of DeYarmond Edison with Justin Vernon (aka Bon Iver) and Megafaun (Brad Cook, Phil Cook, and Joe Westerlund).
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.5
Self Entitled
68

Self Entitled
by NOFX
September 11, 2012
The 12th studio album for the California punk rock band was produced by Bill Stevenson.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.2
Old World Romance
67

Old World Romance
by Sea Wolf
September 11, 2012
Frontman Alex Brown Church wrote, produced, and record the third full-length album for his indie-folk band.
Metascore:
67
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tbd
Over with You
75

Over with You
by Steve Forbert
September 11, 2012
The latest release from the Mississippi folk rocker was recorded with Ben Sollee, Ben Harper, Jason Yates, Sheldon Gomberg, and Michael Jerome.
Metascore:
75
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tbd
Palindrome Hunches
72

Palindrome Hunches
by Neil Halstead
September 11, 2012
The third solo album for Mojave 3 singer was produced by Nick Holton and features members of Wallingford’s Band of Hope.
Metascore:
72
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tbd
Sentielle Objectif Actualite
76

Sentielle Objectif Actualite
by Mark Fell
September 11, 2012
The experimental electronic artist remixes seven singles he released earlier in the year.
Metascore:
76
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tbd
Rinse Presents: Royal-T
79

Rinse Presents: Royal-T
by Royal-T
September 11, 2012
The debut full-length release for the grime producer Mark Taylor features guest appearances by Ruby Lee Ryder, MC P Money, Roska, and Terror Danjah.
Metascore:
79
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tbd
The Most Beautiful Ugly
69

The Most Beautiful Ugly
by Thavius Beck
September 11, 2012
The latest release from the Los Angeles-based artist is his first on Plug Research.
Metascore:
69
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tbd
Serpentine Path
74

Serpentine Path
by Serpentine Path
September 11, 2012
This is the debut album from the group of doom metal veterans which includes former members Unearthly Trance - Jay Newman, Darren Verni and Ryan Lipynsky – and former Electric Wizard bassist and current Ramesses guitarist, Tim Bagshaw.
Metascore:
74
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tbd
Pacifica
61

Pacifica
by The Presets
September 11, 2012
The first release in four years for the Australian electro-pop duo of Julian Hamilton and Kim Moyes.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
8.2
Downtown Rockers [EP]
76

Downtown Rockers [EP]
by Tom Tom Club
September 11, 2012
This is the first release of new material in over a decade from the dance-rock band formed by Talking Heads members Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth.
Metascore:
76
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tbd
The Master [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]
74

The Master [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]
by Jonny Greenwood
September 11, 2012
Songs by Madisen Beaty, Ella Fitzgerald, Helen Forrest, and Jo Stafford join music composed by Radiohead's Jonny Greenwood on the soundtrack for Paul Thomas Anderson's latest film, The Master.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.3
Tempest
83

Tempest
by Bob Dylan
September 11, 2012
Produced by Jack Frost, the 35th studio album from the singer-songwriter was released in 2012, the 50th anniversary of his debut album.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.7
Algiers
76

Algiers
by Calexico
September 11, 2012
The latest full-length release for the Arizona alternative rock band led by Joey Burns and John Convertino was recorded in New Orleans with producer Craig Schumacher.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.4
Otherworldly
66

Otherworldly
by Pyramids
September 10, 2012
This is the first album in 35 years for the Ohio Afro-jazz group.
Metascore:
66
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tbd
Negotiations
65

Negotiations
by The Helio Sequence
September 10, 2012
The fifth full-length release for the Portland, Oregon indie folk duo was writtened, recorded and produced by The Helio Sequence.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.2
Ten Songs About Girls
80

Ten Songs About Girls
by Tender Trap
September 10, 2012
The indie pop group led by Amelia Fletcher introduces new guitarist/vocalist Emily Bennett from Betty and the Werewolves (replacing Allo Darlin' singer Elizabeth Morris) on its fourth full-length release.
Metascore:
80
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tbd
The North
70

The North
by Stars
September 4, 2012
The sixth full-length album for the Canadian indie rock band was produced with Graham Lessard and Marcus Paquin.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.6
North
57

North
by Matchbox Twenty
September 4, 2012
The alternative rock band returns with its first full-length studio album in ten years.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
8.2
Bouger le Monde!
87

Bouger le Monde!
by Staff Benda Bilili
September 4, 2012
The second album from the Congolese band with four paraplegic members sees the addition of a new drummer and lead guitarist.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
tbd
The Bloom and the Blight
71

The Bloom and the Blight
by Two Gallants
September 4, 2012
The fourth album for the San Francisco indie duo of Adam Stephens and Tyson Vogel was produced with John Congleton.
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71
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tbd
As Above So Below [EP]
66

As Above So Below [EP]
by Azure Ray
September 4, 2012
The duo of Orenda Fink and Maria Taylor return with a six-track release produced by Andy LeMaster and Todd Fink of The Faint.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Hot House
71

Hot House
by Chick Corea
September 4, 2012
Pianist Chick Corea and vibraphonist Gary Burton team up again on this album of pop and jazz cover songs.
Metascore:
71
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tbd
For My Parents
75

For My Parents
by Mono
September 4, 2012
This is the sixth album for the Japanese instrumental post-rock band.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.2
Give Me My Flowers While I Can Still Smell Them
76

Give Me My Flowers While I Can Still Smell Them
by Blu & Exile
September 4, 2012
The rap duo return with a follow-up to their 2007 debut release, Below The Heavens.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.1
Love Will Prevail
76

Love Will Prevail
by Cult of Youth
September 4, 2012
This is the third album for Sean Ragon as Cult of Youth.
Metascore:
76
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tbd
Mary's Voice
72

Mary's Voice
by Music Tapes
September 4, 2012
This is the third full-length release for the indie-pop band led by Julian Koster.
Metascore:
72
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tbd
With Us Until You're Dead
72

With Us Until You're Dead
by Archive
September 4, 2012
The trip-hop project formed by Darius Keeler and Danny Griffiths releases its ninth studio full-length album.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.0
Every Day Is Like the First Day
77

Every Day Is Like the First Day
by Malka Spigel
September 4, 2012
The third solo release for the Githead bassist features guest appearances by her husband Colin Newman, Johnny Marr, Andy Ramsay, and Matthew Sims.
Metascore:
77
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tbd
How Do You Plead?
78

How Do You Plead?
by My Darling Clementine
September 4, 2012
The British country duo of Michael Weston King and his wife Lou Dalgleish release an album of duets influenced by the country duets of the 1960s and 70s.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Centipede Hz
75

Centipede Hz
by Animal Collective
September 4, 2012
The ninth studio album sees the return of founding member Deakin and co-producer Ben Allen.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.8
Ocean Roar
85

Ocean Roar
by Mount Eerie
September 4, 2012
The second release in 2012 from Phil Elverum as Mount Eerie is part of a two-album concept begun on Clear Moon.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.4
Long Slow Dance
76

Long Slow Dance
by Fresh & Onlys
September 4, 2012
The fourth full-length studio release from the San Francisco indie rock band led by Tim Cohen was recorded at Phil Manley's Lucky Cat Studios.
Metascore:
76
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tbd
Sun
78

Sun
by Cat Power
September 4, 2012
Cat Power's Chan Marshall returns with her first album of original material since 2006's The Greatest. The release mixed by Philippe Zdar of Cassius also features Iggy Pop on "Nothin' But Time."
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.3
Beacon
62

Beacon
by Two Door Cinema Club
September 4, 2012
The second release for the Northern Irish indie rock trio was produced by Jacknife Lee.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.5
Failed States
79

Failed States
by Propagandhi
September 4, 2012
The sixth release for the Canadian activist punk rockers is its first on Epitaph Records.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
9.2
Bootlegs [Live]
65

Bootlegs [Live]
by Sondre Lerche
September 4, 2012
The first live album from the Norwegian singer-songwriter was recorded in Norway and in Brooklyn during his 2011 tour.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Night Visions
53

Night Visions
by Imagine Dragons
September 4, 2012
The debut full-length release for the Las Vegas alternative rock band was produced by Alex Da Kid.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
8.2
Will Happiness Find Me?
77

Will Happiness Find Me?
by Maria Minerva
September 4, 2012
This is the third full-length release from the Estonian-born electronic producer.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Breakup Song
78

Breakup Song
by Deerhoof
September 4, 2012
The eleventh album for the San Francisco noise-rock band is said to be influenced by Cuban party-noise music.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.7
I Know What Love Isn't
76

I Know What Love Isn't
by Jens Lekman
September 4, 2012
The Swedish singer-songwriter's first album in five years was influenced by a break-up.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.0
Silver Age
80

Silver Age
by Bob Mould
September 4, 2012
The latest solo studio album for the former Hüsker Dü and Sugar singer is his first on the Merge label.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.8
The Odessa Tapes
85

The Odessa Tapes
by The Flatlanders
August 28, 2012
This release is one of the earliest recordings from the Texas band some consider the founders of Americana music. The fourteen tracks were recorded in 1972 in Odessa, Texas just before they headed to Nashville.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
tbd
The Salesman and the Shark
70

The Salesman and the Shark
by Sean Rowe
August 28, 2012
The third release for the singer-songwriter was produced by Woody Jackson and features guest vocals by Inara George, Petra Haden, and Isobel Campbell.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
The National Health
72

The National Health
by Maxïmo Park
August 28, 2012
Political issues influenced the fourth album from the indie rock band and was produced by Gil Norton.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.0
Standing at the Sky's Edge
77

Standing at the Sky's Edge
by Richard Hawley
August 28, 2012
The British singer-songwriter's seventh album is his first on the Parlophone label.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.9
One Wing
94

One Wing
by The Chariot
August 28, 2012
The fifth release for the Atlanta metal band led by Josh Scogin was produced by Matt Gordon.
Metascore:
94
User Score:
7.8
America
82

America
by Dan Deacon
August 28, 2012
The latest album from Dan Deacon is his first on Domino and was inspired by his travels across America and as an American in Europe.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.3
Summer Skin
76

Summer Skin
by Amy Cook
August 28, 2012
Produced by Craig Street, the sixth full-length release for the Texas-based singer songwriter features Patty Griffin, Ben Kweller, Meshell Ndegeocello, Robert Plant, and Jonathan Wilson as guests.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Beams
78

Beams
by Matthew Dear
August 28, 2012
This is the fourth full-length solo release for the Texas-born producer/pop artist.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.6
Solo Piano II
73

Solo Piano II
by Chilly Gonzales
August 28, 2012
The follow-up to his 2004 album Solo Piano was recorded over 10 days in Paris.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Havoc and Bright Lights
55

Havoc and Bright Lights
by Alanis Morissette
August 28, 2012
The first album in four years for the Canadian singer-songwriter was produced by Guy Sigsworth and Joe Chiccarelli .
Metascore:
55
User Score:
7.1
A Thing Called Divine Fits
77

A Thing Called Divine Fits
by Divine Fits
August 28, 2012
Britt Daniel of Spoon, Dan Boeckner of Wolf Parade, and Sam Brown of the New Bomb Turks releases their debut album as the Divine Fits.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.4
Infinity Overhead
67

Infinity Overhead
by Minus the Bear
August 28, 2012
The fifth album for the indie rock band led by Jake Snider was produced by former keyboardist Matt Bayles.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.8
The Circle in the Square
66

The Circle in the Square
by Flobots
August 28, 2012
This is the third full-length release from the Denver rap-rock band.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.2
Poor Moon
64

Poor Moon
by Poor Moon
August 28, 2012
This is the debut full-length release from the side project of Fleet Foxes members Christian Wargo and Casey Wescott.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
The Orbserver in the Star House
61

The Orbserver in the Star House
by The Orb
August 28, 2012
Electronic producers, The Orb teams up with reggae producer Lee "Scratch" Perry on this release.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
The Seer
87

The Seer
by Swans
August 28, 2012
The second full-length studio release for the Michael Gira project includes the 32-minute title track and guest appearances by Akron/Family), Karen O, Alan Sparhawk, and Mimi Parker of Low
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.5
In Limbo
70

In Limbo
by TEEN
August 28, 2012
This is the debut full-length release for the Brooklyn band formed by former Here We Go Magic keyboardist Teeny Lieberson with her friend, Jane Herships and Teeny's sisters, Katherine and Lizzie.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
This Time
76

This Time
by Beanie Sigel
August 28, 2012
The latest album from the Philadelphia rapper was recorded just before he was to report to prison for tax evasion. It features guest appearances from Akon, Game, Junior Reid, Oliver Laing, State Property, Corey Latif Williams, and Young Chris.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Welcome To: Our House
70

Welcome To: Our House
by Slaughterhouse
August 28, 2012
The second full-length release from the rap supergroup features guest appearances from Eminem, Busta Rhymes, Skylar Grey, Cee-Lo Green, and Swizz Beatz.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.8
Young Blood
80

Young Blood
by Obey the Brave
August 28, 2012
The debut full-length album for the Canadian metal band was produced by Antoine Lussier.
Metascore:
80
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tbd
Violent Waves
77

Violent Waves
by Circa Survive
August 28, 2012
The fourth studio release from Philadelphia-based rock band was self-recorded and produced.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.6
Sagittarian Domain
78

Sagittarian Domain
by Oren Ambarchi
August 28, 2012
The one 33-minute track release from the Australian artist was recorded and performed by himself in one day.
Metascore:
78
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tbd
Nocturne
75

Nocturne
by Wild Nothing
August 28, 2012
The second release for the dream-pop project of Jack Tatum was produced with Nicolas Vernhes.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.6
Steam Days
67

Steam Days
by Nathan Fake
August 27, 2012
This is the third album from the British electronic music artist.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Held
77

Held
by Holy Other
August 27, 2012
This is the debut full-length release for the Manchester electronic producer.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.8
Sommer
84

Sommer
by Deepchord
August 27, 2012
This is Rod Modell's latest dub techno release as Deepchord.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
Contact
77

Contact
by The Noisettes
August 27, 2012
Now a duo, Dan Smith and Shingai Shoniwa release their third album of music influenced by disco, jazz, pop, and soul.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.5
Brother Sinner & the Whale
79

Brother Sinner & the Whale
by Kelly Joe Phelps
August 21, 2012
The latest solo album for the singer-songwriter was recorded only with a guitar and produced by Steve Dawson.
Metascore:
79
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tbd
A House Safe for Tigers [OST]
80

A House Safe for Tigers [OST]
by Lee Hazlewood
August 21, 2012
This is the remastered release of the soundtrack to one of the Swedish movies Torbjörn Axelman made with Hazlewood in 1975.
Metascore:
80
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tbd
Mungodelics
70

Mungodelics
by Mungolian Jet Set
August 21, 2012
The Norwegian electronic duo follow-up to their 2011 album Schlungs is a collection of original tracks and songs they remixed for other artists.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Fragrant World
71

Fragrant World
by Yeasayer
August 21, 2012
The third release for the Brooklyn rock trio was self-produced.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.3
Election Special
77

Election Special
by Ry Cooder
August 21, 2012
The 15th solo album for the California singer was self-produced and written with his son, Joachim Cooder.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Ascent
80

Ascent
by Six Organs of Admittance
August 21, 2012
The latest release from the band led by Ben Chasny was inspired by a dream about constructing a spacecraft on the moon.
Metascore:
80
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tbd
Tracer
71

Tracer
by Teengirl Fantasy
August 21, 2012
The second full-length release for the electronic duo of Nick Weiss and Logan Takahashi features guest appearances by Kelela, Panda Bear, Laurel Halo, and Romanthony.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
The Glorious Dead
74

The Glorious Dead
by The Heavy
August 21, 2012
The third full-length release for the British soul rock band was recorded in Columbus, Georgia with a gospel choir.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.4
The Midsummer Station
52

The Midsummer Station
by Owl City
August 21, 2012
The fifth album for Adam Young features guest appearances from Carly Rae Jepsen and Blink-182's Mark Hoppus.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
4.9
Dreamless Sleep
78

Dreamless Sleep
by Evan Caminiti
August 21, 2012
Originally recorded in 2011, Barn Owl's Evan Caminiti reworked it this year into this seven-track release.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Last of a Dyin' Breed
44

Last of a Dyin' Breed
by Lynyrd Skynyrd
August 21, 2012
The 13th studio album for the Southern rock band is its first with new bass player Johnny Colt (formerly with the Black Crowes) and was produced by Bob Marlette.
Metascore:
44
User Score:
3.4
Verdonkermaan
74

Verdonkermaan
by Nihill
August 21, 2012
This is the final part of the Dutch black metal band's trilogy of albums.
Metascore:
74
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tbd
Four
68

Four
by Bloc Party
August 21, 2012
After a four year hiatus, Four is the fourth album released by the London quartet.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.7
Hot Cakes
67

Hot Cakes
by The Darkness
August 21, 2012
The British glam/hard rock band returns to record and produce its third album after a five year absence.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.3
Kiss the Ring
62

Kiss the Ring
by DJ Khaled
August 21, 2012
DJ Khaled's sixth album features appearances from 2 Chainz, Ace Hood, Big K.R.I.T., Big Sean, Birdman, Chris Brown, J. Cole, DJ Premier, French Montana, Future, Jadakiss, Kirko Bangz, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Wayne, Mack Maine, Mavado, Meek Mill, Nicki Minaj, Nas, Plies, Rick Ross, Scarface, T.I., T-Pain, Tyga, Wale, Kanye West, and Wiz Khalifa.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
5.4
Ill Manors
83

Ill Manors
by Plan B
August 21, 2012
The third release for the British musician is a companion piece to the film he wrote and directed, also named Ill Manors.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.4
Chapter V
68

Chapter V
by Trey Songz
August 21, 2012
The fifth studio album for the R&B singer features guest appearances from Diddy, Lil Wayne, Meek Mill, Rick Ross, T.I., and Young Jeezy.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.1
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