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Lowe Country: The Songs of Nick Lowe

Lowe Country: The Songs of Nick Lowe

by Various Artists
September 18, 2012
Hayes Carll, Chatham County Line, Robert Ellis, Erin Enderlin, Colin Gilmore, Griffin House, Jeff The Brotherhood, Lori McKenna, Caitlin Rose, Ron Sexsmith, Amanda Shires, The Parson Red Heads, and The Unsinkable Boxer cover some of Nick Lowe's songs on this tribute album. Some of the profits from the sale of this release go to people impacted by the 2010 Nashville floods and the 2011 Texas wildfires.
Metascore:
62
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The  Sound of the Life of the Mind

The Sound of the Life of the Mind

by Ben Folds Five
September 18, 2012
The fourth studio album for the indie rock band is its first release of new music in 13 years.
Metascore:
61
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7.7
Bent

Bent

by The Ssion
September 18, 2012
This is the fourth album from the Kansas City-based art collective.
Metascore:
63
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Mourning in America and Dreaming in Color

Mourning in America and Dreaming in Color

by Brother Ali
September 18, 2012
Produced by Jake One, the fifth album for the Minnesota rapper features guest appearances from Dr. Cornell West, Amir Sulaiman, Choklate, and Tone Trezure.
Metascore:
80
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7.8
Jack Sells the Cow

Jack Sells the Cow

by Robert Pollard
September 18, 2012
This is the second solo album of 2012 for Guided by Voices frontman.
Metascore:
50
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Where Do You Start

Where Do You Start

by Brad Mehldau Trio
September 18, 2012
Brad Mehldau's second album in 2012 with his jazz trio is a covers album of songs by such artists as Sufjan Stevens, Alice in Chains, Elvis Costello, Nick Drake, and Jimi Hendrix.
Metascore:
80
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Kill My Blues

Kill My Blues

by Corin Tucker Band
September 18, 2012
The second release for the band led by the Sleater-Kinney singer-guitarist is said to be more collaborative.
Metascore:
78
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Moms

Moms

by Menomena
September 18, 2012
The fifth album for the indie rock band is its first as a duo (Justin Harris and Danny Seim) after the departure of Brent Knopf, who left to concentrate on his solo project, Ramona Falls.
Metascore:
81
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7.9
Tomahawk Technique

Tomahawk Technique

by Sean Paul
September 18, 2012
With the help of pop producers Stargate, Rico Love, and Benny Blaco, the dancehall artist releases his fifth studio album featuring guest appearances from DJ Ammo, Future Fambo, Alexis Jordan, and Kelly Rowland.
Metascore:
48
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4.4
Sebenza

Sebenza

by L.V.
September 18, 2012
The South African trio of Okmalumkoolkat, Ruffest, and Mathambo return with a follow-up to its 2011 debut, Routes.
Metascore:
82
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7.2
Photos of Photos

Photos of Photos

by Carlton Melton
September 18, 2012
The third release for the California psychedelic rock band includes a nearly 23-minute track.
Metascore:
74
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All Over the Road

All Over the Road

by Easton Corbin
September 18, 2012
The second full-length studio album for the Florida-born country singer was produced by Carson Chamberlain.
Metascore:
66
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I Was Here For A Moment, Then I Was Gone

I Was Here For A Moment, Then I Was Gone

by Maybeshewill
September 18, 2012
The third release for the British instrumental post-rock band is said to be a soundtrack to "an as yet unimagined film."
Metascore:
76
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7.6
ORO: Opus Alter

ORO: Opus Alter

by UFOmammut
September 18, 2012
This is the second half of the Italian psychedelic sludge metal trio's Oro album (the first half, ORO: Opus Primum was released in April).
Metascore:
81
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Enjoy the Company

Enjoy the Company

by The Whigs
September 18, 2012
The fourth release for the Athens, Georgia rock band was produced by John Agnello.
Metascore:
67
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Blood Rushing

Blood Rushing

by Josephine Foster
September 18, 2012
The latest release for the singer-songwriter from Colorado was produced by Andrija Tokic and again features Spanish guitarist Victor Herrero.
Metascore:
76
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Somethin' 'Bout Kreay

Somethin' 'Bout Kreay

by Kreayshawn
September 17, 2012
The Oakland rapper's debut full-length studio release features such guest artists as 2 Chainz, Diplo, and Kid Cudi.
Metascore:
42
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6.9
Look to the Sky

Look to the Sky

by James Iha
September 17, 2012
Karen O, Tinted Windows bandmate Adam Schlesinger, Television guitarist Tom Verlaine, the Cardigans' Nina Persson, Tegan and Sara's Sara Quin, and Yeah Yeah Yeahs' guitarist Nick Zinner are some of the gust musicians on the former Smashing Pumpkins guitarist's follow-up to his 1998 solo debut, Let it Come Down.
Metascore:
54
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Dasaflex

Dasaflex

by Dusk + Blackdown
September 17, 2012
This is the second full-length release for Dan Frampton and Martin Clark as Dusk + Blackdown.
Metascore:
69
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Allah-Las

Allah-Las

by Allah-Las
September 17, 2012
The debut full-length release for the Los Angeles surf/psych rock band who met while working at Amoeba Records was produced by Nick Waterhouse.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.6
Runner

Runner

by The Sea and Cake
September 17, 2012
For the indie band's 10th release, Sam Prekop used a synthesizer to develop some songs before the other band members contributed their own ideas.
Metascore:
79
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Jimmy's Show

Jimmy's Show

by Jim Noir
September 17, 2012
This is the third full-length psychedelic pop release for Mancunian Alan Roberts as Jim Noir.
Metascore:
72
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Floral Green

Floral Green

by Title Fight
September 17, 2012
The second full-length release for the Pennsylvania emo-punk band was produced by Will Yip.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.9
La Futura

La Futura

by ZZ Top
September 11, 2012
Rick Rubin produced the first album in nine years for the blues rock trio from Texas.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.4
Coexist

Coexist

by The xx
September 11, 2012
The second release for the British indie pop band was inspired by club music.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.0
Fantasm Planes [EP]

Fantasm Planes [EP]

by Clark
September 11, 2012
The EP contains six songs from the recording session of Clark's sixth album, Iradelphic, released in April 2012.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.5
Scorpion

Scorpion

by Will Johnson
September 11, 2012
This is the first solo album in eight years from the Centro-Matic frontman.
Metascore:
77
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Fe3O4: Magnetite

Fe3O4: Magnetite

by Mika Vainio
September 11, 2012
One half of the electronic duo Pan Sonic, Mika Vainio releases his latest solo album recorded in Berlin.
Metascore:
75
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Elysium

Elysium

by Pet Shop Boys
September 11, 2012
The eleventh studio album for the British electronic duo was produced with Andrew Dawson.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.1
Love This Giant

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
User Score:
8.0
Theatre Is Evil

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

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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The Return of Love

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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Observator

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

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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The  Carpenter

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Mala in Cuba

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

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

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

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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Over with You

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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Palindrome Hunches

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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Sentielle Objectif Actualite

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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Rinse Presents: Royal-T

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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The  Most Beautiful Ugly

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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Serpentine Path

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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Pacifica

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]

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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The  Master [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]

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

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

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

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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Negotiations

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

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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The North

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

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!

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
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The Bloom and the Blight

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.
Metascore:
71
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As Above So Below [EP]

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
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Hot House

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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For My Parents

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

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

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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Mary's Voice

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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With Us Until You're Dead

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

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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How Do You Plead?

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
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Centipede Hz

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

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

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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Sun

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

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

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]

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
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Night Visions

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?

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
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Breakup Song

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

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

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

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
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The Salesman and the Shark

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
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The National Health

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

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

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

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

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
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Beams

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

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
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Havoc and Bright Lights

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

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

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

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

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
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The Orbserver in the Star House

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
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