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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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tbd
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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tbd
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
User Score:
tbd
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
User Score:
tbd
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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tbd
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
User Score:
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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
User Score:
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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
User Score:
tbd
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
User Score:
tbd
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
User Score:
tbd
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
User Score:
tbd
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
User Score:
tbd
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
User Score:
tbd
The Seer

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

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

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

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

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
User Score:
tbd
Violent Waves

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

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
User Score:
tbd
Nocturne

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

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

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

Sommer

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

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

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
User Score:
tbd
A House Safe for Tigers [OST]

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
User Score:
tbd
Mungodelics

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

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

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

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
User Score:
tbd
Tracer

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

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

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

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

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

Verdonkermaan

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

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

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

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

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

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
Keys to the Kuffs

Keys to the Kuffs

by JJ Doom
August 21, 2012
After visa problems forced him to return to the United Kingdom, the rapper teamed up with rapper/producer Jneiro Jarel for this album featuring guest appearances from Damon Albarn, Beth Gibbons, and Khujo Goodie.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.4
Cast the Same Old Shadow

Cast the Same Old Shadow

by Dylan LeBlanc
August 21, 2012
The second release for the Louisiana-born singer was written after a breakup and was co-produced with Trina Shoemaker.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Big Inner

Big Inner

by Matthew E. White
August 21, 2012
The music of the 1970s influences the debut release for the Richmond, Virginia-based singer-songwriter.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.6
Believe You Me

Believe You Me

by Ombre
August 21, 2012
This is the debut full-length release from the collaboration between Julianna Barwick and Helado Negro (aka Roberto Lange).
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Mature Themes

Mature Themes

by Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti
August 21, 2012
The second album for the Los Angeles band features a guest appearance from Dam-Funk.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.2
The No Testament

The No Testament

by Sam Carter
August 20, 2012
The second release for the British folk singer was inspired by American gospel music.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Devotion

Devotion

by Jessie Ware
August 20, 2012
The singer who began her career as a guest on SBTRKT and Joker's singles releases her debut full-length album.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.7
World Music

World Music

by Goat
August 20, 2012
This is their debut album for the seven-man collective hailing from the tiny village of Korpilombolo in northern Sweden.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
7.9
Cold of Ages

Cold of Ages

by Ash Borer
August 20, 2012
The second full-length release for the black metal band features guest vocals from Jessica Way of Worm Ouroboros on two tracks.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Pink

Pink

by Four Tet
August 20, 2012
Kieran Hebden's latest release as Four Tet collects several EPs and two unreleased tracks together as one album.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.8
Life Is People

Life Is People

by Bill Fay
August 20, 2012
The first new studio release from the British singer-songwriter in over 40 years was produced by Joshua Henry and features guest appearances by Wilco's Jeff Tweedy, Matt Armstrong, Matt Deighton, Mike Rowe, Ray Russell and Alan Rushton.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.1
Into the Diamond Sun

Into the Diamond Sun

by Stealing Sheep
August 20, 2012
This is the debut album from the Liverpool trio.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Blood

Blood

by In This Moment
August 14, 2012
The fourth studio album for the Los Angeles-based alternative metal band is its first without founding members Blake Bunze and Jeff Fabb.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
8.3
Warm Pulse [EP]

Warm Pulse [EP]

by Nguzunguzu
August 14, 2012
The five-track EP from the Los Angeles duo of Asma Maroof and Daniel Pineda is its first on the Hippos in Tanks label.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
The  Story of Light

The Story of Light

by Steve Vai
August 14, 2012
The concept album from guitarist Steve Vai is the second of a planned trilogy that began with 2005's Real Illusions: Reflections.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.5
Just Tell Me That You Want Me: A Tribute To Fleetwood Mac

Just Tell Me That You Want Me: A Tribute To Fleetwood Mac

by Various Artists
August 14, 2012
Produced by Randall Poster and Gelya Robb, the 17 track tribute album includes such artists as Lee Ranaldo, J Mascis, Best Coast, New Pornographers, Marianne Faithfull, Lykke Li, Bonnie Prince Billy, Washed Out, Tame Impala, Craig Wedren, St. Vincent, The Kills, Gardens & Villa, The Crystal Ark, and MGMT covering Fleetwood Mac songs.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Somewhere Beneath These Southern Skies

Somewhere Beneath These Southern Skies

by The Dirty Guv'nahs
August 14, 2012
The third full-length release for the Knoxville, Tennessee Southern rock group was produced by Ross Copperman.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Feed Me Diamonds

Feed Me Diamonds

by MNDR
August 14, 2012
The debut full-length release for Amanda Warner was produced by Peter Wade.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
Anastasis

Anastasis

by Dead Can Dance
August 14, 2012
The Australian duo of Lisa Gerrard and Brendan Perry return with their first album since 1996's Spiritchaser.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.4
Stereotype

Stereotype

by Strong Arm Steady/Statik Selektah
August 14, 2012
The debut release for the collaboration between Strong Arm Steady and producer/DJ Statik Selektah includes guest appearances from Black Hippy, Casey Veggies, Chace Infinite, David Banner, Dom Kennedy, Picaso, Planet Asia, Reks, Skeme, and Tri-State.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
II

II

by Nude Beach
August 14, 2012
The Brooklyn-based rock trio releases its second full-length album.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Based on a T.R.U. Story

Based on a T.R.U. Story

by 2 Chainz
August 14, 2012
The Georgia rapper formerly known as Tity Boi releases his debut album on Def Jam and it features guest appearances from Drake, John Legend, Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Mike Posner, Scarface, The-Dream, and Kanye West.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
4.8
Enterprising Sidewalks

Enterprising Sidewalks

by Lorelei
August 14, 2012
The Washington, D.C. rock trio return with its first studio album since 1994's Everyone Must Touch The Stove.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Autotheism

Autotheism

by The Faceless
August 14, 2012
The discovery and changes by a God is the concept behind the third album for the California death metal band.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.8
Nothing Bad Will Ever Happen

Nothing Bad Will Ever Happen

by Dignan Porch
August 14, 2012
Joe Walsh returns with his second release as Dignan Porch, this time as a full band with four new members: Hayley Akins, Ben Goodwin, Stephen Keane, and Sam Walsh.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
The Killer

The Killer

by Shed
August 14, 2012
This is the third full-length album for techno producer Rene Pawlowitz as Shed.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Southern Air

Southern Air

by Yellowcard
August 14, 2012
The eighth full-length release from the rock band led by Ryan Key and produced with Neal Avron features guest appearances from Alex Gaskarth of All Time Low, Tay Jardine of We Are The In Crowd, and Cassadee Pope of Hey Monday.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.6
Supermeng

Supermeng

by Otto von Schirach
August 14, 2012
The Miami electronic artist releases his first album on the Monkeytown label.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
I Was a Cat from a Book

I Was a Cat from a Book

by James Yorkston
August 13, 2012
Dave Wrench helped produced the album with the British singer-songwriter that includes contributions from members of The Cinematic Orchestra, Lamb, and Sparrow & The Workshop.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
The Remedy

The Remedy

by Karima Francis
August 13, 2012
The second album for the British singer was produced by Flood.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
At the BBC

At the BBC

by The Kinks
August 13, 2012
The collection of surviving recordings from the BBC of the Kinks from between 1964 to 1994 are compiled into a six CD/DVD box set.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Instinct

Instinct

by Niki and the Dove
August 7, 2012
This is the debut full-length release for Swedish electro-pop duo of Malin Dahlström and Gustaf Karlöf.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.6