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Reservation [Mixtape]

Reservation [Mixtape]

by Angel Haze
July 17, 2012
The Brooklyn rapper's 14-track mixtape featuring guest appearances by Kool A.D. and Nicole Wray was released for free on the Internet.
Metascore:
88
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8.2
Spark Seeker

Spark Seeker

by Matisyahu
July 17, 2012
The reggae singer's fourth album produced by Kool Kojak introduces electronic pop to his sound.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.6
One Lovely Day

One Lovely Day

by Citizen Cope
July 17, 2012
This is the fifth full-length release for Clarence Greenwood as Citizen Cope.
Metascore:
63
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tbd
Bitter Clarity, Uncommon Grace

Bitter Clarity, Uncommon Grace

by Verse
July 17, 2012
The hardcore band from Rhode Island returns after breaking up in 2009 to record its fourth full-length release.
Metascore:
73
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tbd
Unearth

Unearth

by Grasscut
July 16, 2012
The second album for duo of Andrew Phillips and Marcus O'Dair was inspired by places in United Kingdom and features a guest appearance by Robert Wyatt.
Metascore:
76
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tbd
Beak 2

Beak 2

by Beak>
July 10, 2012
This is the second release for the side project of Portishead's Geoff Barrow.
Metascore:
71
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Loma Vista

Loma Vista

by Family of the Year
July 10, 2012
This is the second release for the Los Angeles-based band led by the brothers, Joe and Sebastian Keefe.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.9
Swing Lo Magellan

Swing Lo Magellan

by Dirty Projectors
July 10, 2012
The sixth album for the experimental indie rock band was recorded in Delaware County in New York state and produced by the band's lead singer, Dave Longstreth.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.6
Murdered Love

Murdered Love

by P.O.D.
July 10, 2012
The eighth studio album from the rap-rock was produced by Howard Benson and features guest appearances from Jamey Jasta of Hatebreed, Sen Dog of Cypress Hill, and Sick Jacken of Psycho Realm.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
6.5
Unsound

Unsound

by Mission of Burma
July 10, 2012
The fifth album for the Boston rock band is its first on the Fire Records label.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.0
Skelethon

Skelethon

by Aesop Rock
July 10, 2012
The sixth full-length studio solo release for the San Francisco-based rapper features guest appearances from the Moldy Peaches' Kimya Dawson, Allyson Baker of Dirty Ghosts, and Rob Sonic.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.3
Confess

Confess

by Twin Shadow
July 10, 2012
The follow-up to the singer's 2010 debut was self-produced and mixed by Michael H. Brauer.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.6
Positive Force

Positive Force

by Delicate Steve
July 10, 2012
The second album of indie pop from Steve Marion was recorded and produced in his home.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.0
Old School New Rules

Old School New Rules

by Hank Williams, Jr.
July 10, 2012
The first album on Williams' own independent label, Bocephus Records, features guest appearances by Trace Adkins, Merle Haggard and Brad Paisley.
Metascore:
45
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tbd
Uncaged

Uncaged

by Zac Brown Band
July 10, 2012
Amos Lee and Trombone Shorty guest on the latest album from the country band.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.9
Total Dust

Total Dust

by Dusted
July 10, 2012
Leon Taheny produced the debut solo album for Holy Fuck's Brian Borcherdt as Dusted.
Metascore:
75
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tbd
Deep Time

Deep Time

by Deep Time
July 10, 2012
Previously known as Yellow Fever, the indie pop duo of Jennifer Moore and Adam Jones releases its first album under new name, Deep Time.
Metascore:
81
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tbd
Harakiri

Harakiri

by Serj Tankian
July 10, 2012
The third solo release for the System Of A Down singer was self-produced.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.7
Erika Spring [EP]

Erika Spring [EP]

by Erika Spring
July 10, 2012
The solo debut release for the Au Revoir Simone member was produced by Jorge Elbrecht of Violens.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
KR-51

KR-51

by Clare & the Reasons
July 10, 2012
The third album for the Brooklyn-based band was recorded in Berlin.
Metascore:
66
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tbd
Holograms

Holograms

by Holograms
July 10, 2012
This is the debut full-length release for the Swedish post-punk rock band.
Metascore:
71
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tbd
I Can See the Future

I Can See the Future

by Eleni Mandell
July 10, 2012
Produced by Joe Chiccarelli, the latest album from the Los Angeles artist was written during a breakup and recorded while she was pregnant with twins.
Metascore:
78
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tbd
Whispers in the Dark

Whispers in the Dark

by Supreme Cuts
July 10, 2012
This is the debut full-length release for the Chicago electronic duo of Mike Perry and Austin Kjeultes.
Metascore:
70
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tbd
Forever So

Forever So

by Husky
July 10, 2012
The debut full-length album for the Australian folk quartet was produced by Noah Georgeson.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.0
Woody at 100: The Woody Guthrie Centennial

Woody at 100: The Woody Guthrie Centennial

by Woody Guthrie
July 10, 2012
The Centennial celebration of Woody Guthrie's birthday brings the three-disc set of some of his most famous songs, 21 unreleased, and six never-before-heard tracks.
Metascore:
93
User Score:
7.3
The  Complete Beat

The Complete Beat

by The English Beat
July 10, 2012
The five-disc set contains expanded remastered versions of I Just Can't Stop It, Wha'ppen?, and Special Beat Service as well as a disc of the Peel Sessions, remixes, dubs, live tracks from a 1982 Boston concet, and expanded versions of singles by the 2-Tone ska-punk pop band, The Beat (known as The English Beat in North America).
Metascore:
90
User Score:
tbd
Electra Heart

Electra Heart

by Marina and the Diamonds
July 10, 2012
The second album for Marina and the Diamonds includes production from Greg Kurstin, Rick Nowels, Dr Luke, and Liam Howe.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
8.6
Debo Band

Debo Band

by Debo Band
July 10, 2012
The debut full-length album from the Boston-based Ethiopian jazz pop band led by Danny Mekonnen and Bruck Tesfaye was produced by Gogol Bordello's bassist Thomas Gobena.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Always [EP]

Always [EP]

by Summer Camp
July 9, 2012
The British indie-pop duo of Jeremy Walmsley and Elizabeth Sankey follow-up their 2011 debut LP with this five-track EP.
Metascore:
65
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tbd
Hundred Dollar Valentine

Hundred Dollar Valentine

by Chris Smither
July 9, 2012
The latest release from the blues and folk singer is his first album of wholly original songs.
Metascore:
85
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tbd
Fortune

Fortune

by Chris Brown
July 3, 2012
The fifth album for the R&B singer features guest appearances from Sabrina Antoinette, Big Sean, Nas, Kevin McCall, Sevyn, and Wiz Khalifa.
Metascore:
38
User Score:
3.4
Painted

Painted

by Narrows
July 3, 2012
The second album for the hard rock band was produced with Matt Bayles.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
tbd
Gold Motel

Gold Motel

by Gold Motel
July 3, 2012
The second album for the Chicago indie pop band was recorded in California.
Metascore:
76
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tbd
Wild Ones

Wild Ones

by Flo Rida
July 3, 2012
The latest album from the rapper Flo Rida features guest appearances by Georgi Kay, LMFAO, Sia, and Jennifer Lopez.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
2.5
Modeselektor Proudly Presents Modeselektion, Vol. 2

Modeselektor Proudly Presents Modeselektion, Vol. 2

by Modeselektor
July 3, 2012
The Berlin-based duo's latest release is 18 tracks of experimental electronic music from such artists as Addison Groove, Clark, Lazer Sword, Martyn, Monolake, Phon.o, and Prefuse 73.
Metascore:
69
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tbd
Intermezzo

Intermezzo

by Sir Richard Bishop
July 3, 2012
This is the latest solo release for the former Sun City Girl guitarist, Sir Richard Bishop.
Metascore:
78
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tbd
Fetch

Fetch

by Moritz von Oswald Trio
July 3, 2012
The four tracks combine elements from jazz and dub-techno with the help of guest artists Marc Muellbauer, Jonas Schoen, and Sebastian Studnitzky for the Moritz Von Oswald Trio's latest release.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
6.2
Freak Out!

Freak Out!

by Teenage Bottlerocket
July 3, 2012
The fifth album for the punk rock band was produced with album engineer Andrew Berlin.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
(I Can't Get No) Stevie Jackson

(I Can't Get No) Stevie Jackson

by Stevie Jackson
July 3, 2012
The solo debut release from the Belle and Sebastian guitarist shows influences from 1960's pop music.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
MST

MST

by Acid Pauli
July 3, 2012
The latest release from the German electronic producer Martin Gretschmann as Acid Pauli is his first on Nicolas Jaar's Clown & Sunset label.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Early Birds

Early Birds

by Múm
July 3, 2012
The compilation from the Icelandic group contains demos and rare tracks from between 1998 and 2000.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
H.N.I.C., Pt. 3

H.N.I.C., Pt. 3

by Prodigy [of Mobb Deep]
July 3, 2012
The third release of Prodigy's H.N.I.C. series features guest appearances from Boogz Boogetz, Esther, Havoc, T.I., Vaughn Anthony, Willie Taylor of Day 26, and Wiz Khalifa.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
tbd
Life Cycles

Life Cycles

by The Word Alive
July 3, 2012
The second album for the Arizona Metal band was produced by Joey Sturgis and is its first without keyboardist Dusty Riach, who left the band earlier in the year.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.8
Motion Sickness of Time Travel

Motion Sickness of Time Travel

by Motion Sickness of Time Travel
July 3, 2012
This is the four-track album from Rachel Evans' ambient electronic music project.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.0
Konkoma

Konkoma

by Konkoma
July 3, 2012
This is the debut release for the London-based Ghanaian Afrobeat band featuring Alfred "Kari" Bannerman and Emmanuel Rentzos.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
The  Duke

The Duke

by Joe Jackson
June 26, 2012
Joe Jackson tribute album to Duke Ellington includes guest appearances by such artists as Iggy Pop, Sharon Jones, Regina Carter, ?uestlove, Christian McBride, and Steve Vai.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
tbd
L'Enfant Sauvage

L'Enfant Sauvage

by Gojira
June 26, 2012
The fifth album for the French metal band was co-produced with Josh Wilbur.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.7
Maybach Music Group Presents: Self Made, Vol. 2

Maybach Music Group Presents: Self Made, Vol. 2

by Various Artists
June 26, 2012
The second volume of the rap release from the Maybach Music Group features tracks with Rick Ross, Wale, Meek Mill, T.I., Nas, Stalley, Omarion, Wiz Khalifa, and T-Pain.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
6.7
Days Go By

Days Go By

by The Offspring
June 26, 2012
The ninth full-length studio album for the punk rock band was produced by Bob Rock.
Metascore:
51
User Score:
6.9
Worship

Worship

by A Place to Bury Strangers
June 26, 2012
The third album is its first full-length on the Dead Oceans label and was self-produced.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.5
Mostly No

Mostly No

by Milk Maid
June 26, 2012
The second album for the band led by Martin Cohen was recorded at his house.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
C.A.R.

C.A.R.

by Serengeti
June 26, 2012
The latest release from Chicago rapper David Cohen as Serengeti (he also releases albums under the name Kenny Dennis) was recorded with Odd Nosdam and DJ/producer Jel.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Twenty-Five for the Rest of Our Lives

Twenty-Five for the Rest of Our Lives

by The Henry Clay People
June 26, 2012
This is the second full-length album for the Los Angeles rock band led by brothers Andy and Joey Siara.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
tbd
Bring Me the Head of Kyle Bobby Dunn

Bring Me the Head of Kyle Bobby Dunn

by Kyle Bobby Dunn
June 26, 2012
This is the latest two-disc release for the Canadian ambient artist.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Rooster Rag

Rooster Rag

by Little Feat
June 26, 2012
The blues rock band returns with its first new album in nine years.
Metascore:
75
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tbd
Tree Bursts in Snow

Tree Bursts in Snow

by Admiral Fallow
June 26, 2012
This is the second album for the Scottish indie rock band led by Louis Abbott.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Invisible Stars

Invisible Stars

by Everclear
June 26, 2012
The alternative rock band led by Art Alexakis returns after a six year absence with another new lineup.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Traveler

Traveler

by Jerry Douglas
June 26, 2012
The latest album from the multiple Grammy-winning bluegrass/country artist was produced by Russ Titelman and includes guest appearances by Eric Clapton, Marc Cohn, Keb' Mo, Alison Krauss, Mumford & Sons, and Paul Simon.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
The Flaming Lips and Heady Fwends

The Flaming Lips and Heady Fwends

by The Flaming Lips
June 26, 2012
The latest album from The Flaming Lips was originally released on Record Store Day and it includes collaborations with Erykah Badu, Biz Markie, Bon Iver, Nick Cave, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, Jim James of My Morning Jacket, Ke$ha, Chris Martin of Coldplay, Neon Indian, New Fumes, Yoko Ono, Prefuse 73, and Tame Impala.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.0
Another Country

Another Country

by Cassandra Wilson
June 26, 2012
The 19th release for the jazz singer is her first album not released by Blue Note and was produced with Fabrizio Sotti.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Ask the Dust

Ask the Dust

by Lorn
June 26, 2012
The second full-length electronic release from Marcos Ortega as Lorn and his first on the Ninja Tune label.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.7
The House That Jack Built

The House That Jack Built

by Jesca Hoop
June 26, 2012
The third album for the Manchester, England-based singer-songwriter was co-produced with Shawn Everett, Blake Mills, and Tony Berg.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.4
Digital Native

Digital Native

by Polysick
June 26, 2012
This is the debut full length dance release for Italian producer Egisto Sopor.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
The Nature of Things

The Nature of Things

by The Daredevil Christopher Wright
June 26, 2012
This is the second release from the Wisconsin indie trio.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Two Wounded Birds

Two Wounded Birds

by Two Wounded Birds
June 26, 2012
This is the debut full-length release for the British pop-rock band.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Slaughterhouse

Slaughterhouse

by Ty Segall Band
June 26, 2012
This is the first album Ty Segall has recorded with his touring band.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.8
Overexposed

Overexposed

by Maroon 5
June 26, 2012
The fourth full-length studio album for the rock pop band led by Adam Levine includes production from Benny Blanco, Max Martin, J.R. Rotem, Shellback, Ryan Tedder, Brian West, and a guest appearance by rapper Wiz Khalifa.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
5.2
Saltash Bells

Saltash Bells

by John Surman
June 26, 2012
The latest solo album for saxophonist John Surman was inspired by his childhood of growing up near Saltash Passage.
Metascore:
84
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tbd
The Tarnished Gold

The Tarnished Gold

by Beachwood Sparks
June 26, 2012
Thom Monahan produced the Los Angeles-based country-rock band's first album in nearly 12 years and it features contributions from Ariel Pink; Neal Casal, Darran Rademaker of The Tyde, Dan Horne, and Jen Cohen.
Metascore:
73
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tbd
Living Things

Living Things

by Linkin Park
June 26, 2012
Personal relationships influenced the lyrics on the fifth album produced with Rick Rubin for the alternative rock band.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.9
Write Me Back

Write Me Back

by R. Kelly
June 26, 2012
R. Kelly's latest release is a continuation of the 1950-70s R&B and soul music he explored on his 2010 album, Love Letter.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.2
Challenger

Challenger

by Memphis May Fire
June 26, 2012
The third album for the Texas metalcore band was produced with Cameron Mizell.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.1
Mindy Smith

Mindy Smith

by Mindy Smith
June 26, 2012
The fifth album for the alt-country singer from New York is her first on the Giant Leap label.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Oshin

Oshin

by DIIV
June 26, 2012
Formerly known as Dive, this is the debut album for the rock-pop quartet led by Z. Cole Smith of Beach Fossils.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.6
Wild Peace

Wild Peace

by Echo Lake
June 26, 2012
The debut release for the indie rock duo of Thom Hill and Linda Jarvis.
Metascore:
76
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tbd
Throw It to the Universe

Throw It to the Universe

by The Soundtrack of Our Lives
June 26, 2012
The sixth release for the Swedish rock band is said to be its final album.
Metascore:
80
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tbd
Longtime Companion

Longtime Companion

by Sonny & the Sunsets
June 26, 2012
The latest release for the band led by Sonny Smith is an album of songs influenced by country music and Smith's break up with his girlfriend of ten years.
Metascore:
69
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tbd
The Cinematic Orchestra presents In Motion #1

The Cinematic Orchestra presents In Motion #1

by The Cinematic Orchestra
June 25, 2012
Grey Reverend, Dorian Concept, Tom Chant, and Austin Peralta contribute tracks to The Cinematic Orchestra's concept album of music inspired by avant-garde short films including: Peter Tscherkassky's Outer Space (2000) and Dream Work (2002), James Whitney's Lapis (1966), Mannus Franken's and Joris Ivens' Dutch documentary, Regen (1929), Standish Lawder's Necrology (1971), Rene Clair's Entr'acte (1924), and the documentary Manhatta (1921).
Metascore:
58
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Passion

Passion

by Para One
June 25, 2012
This is the second album for the French electronic producer Jean-Baptiste de Laubier as Para One.
Metascore:
69
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Roll On Roll On

Roll On Roll On

by Tom Paley
June 25, 2012
The latest release for the British-based folk singer includes cover and traditional songs with contributions from his son Ben on fiddle, as well as Jonny Bridgwood, Robin Gillan, Dave Morgan, and Jason Steel.
Metascore:
76
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This Ain't Chicago

This Ain't Chicago

by Various Artists
June 25, 2012
The two-disc set of UK house and acid music was compiled by house DJ Richard Sen.
Metascore:
80
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Rhythm and Repose

Rhythm and Repose

by Glen Hansard
June 19, 2012
Produced by Thomas Bartlett, Glen Hansard returns after his success with Frames, the Swell Season, and the Once soundtrack/musical score, with his first solo album.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.4
These United States

These United States

by These United States
June 19, 2012
The fifth album for the indie rock band led by Jesse Elliott features a large group of guests artists including Deer Tick, Cotton Jones, Jukebox the Ghost, Langhorne Slim, Phosphorescent, Ben Sollee, and The Mynabirds.
Metascore:
58
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Life in a Beautiful Light

Life in a Beautiful Light

by Amy MacDonald
June 19, 2012
The third album for the Scottish singer-songwriter was produced by Pete Wilkinson.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.7
Get What You Give

Get What You Give

by The Ghost Inside
June 19, 2012
The third album for the Los Angeles metal band was produced by Jeremy Mckinnon of A Day To Remember.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.6
The Golden Years

The Golden Years

by Trapist
June 19, 2012
The four-track release is the Vienna-based trio's third album.
Metascore:
80
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Spirit Fiction

Spirit Fiction

by Ravi Coltrane
June 19, 2012
The first album on new label Blue Note for the saxophonist Ravi Coltrane features two different groups backing his compositions. One led by his long-time pianist Luis Perdomo, bassist Drew Gress, and drummer E.J. Strickland and the other led by trumpeter Ralph Alessi, pianist Geri Allen, bassist James Genus, and drummer Eric Harland who worked on his second album, From the Round Box.
Metascore:
78
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Microscope

Microscope

by Riz MC
June 19, 2012
Self-released in 2011, the album was re-releaased in 2012 with additional remixes of the actor Riz Ahmed's debut album.
Metascore:
74
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A Curva Da Cintura

A Curva Da Cintura

by Arnaldo Antunes
June 19, 2012
Brazilian poet/singer-songwriter Arnaldo Antunes and rock guitarist Edgard Scandurra team up with Malian kora player Toumani Diabatén to combine the sounds of Brazil and Mali together for this release.
Metascore:
71
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Blood of My Enemies

Blood of My Enemies

by Attika 7
June 19, 2012
The debut release for the new hard rock band led by former Biohazard singer/bassist Evan Seinfeld was produced by Mudrock.
Metascore:
52
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Eremita

Eremita

by Ihsahn
June 19, 2012
This is the fourth solo album for the former lead singer of the Norwegian black metal band, Emperor.
Metascore:
76
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Flight

Flight

by Dave Stapleton
June 19, 2012
Dave Stapleton's latest album features saxophonist Marius Neset and the Brodowski String Quartet on works that combine jazz and classical string elements together.
Metascore:
92
User Score:
7.0
And So It Goes

And So It Goes

by Don Williams
June 19, 2012
The first album in eight years from the gentle giant of country music features guest appearances from Vince Gill, Alison Krauss, and Keith Urban.
Metascore:
73
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The Cherry Thing

The Cherry Thing

by Neneh Cherry
June 19, 2012
Neneh Cherry worked with the Norwegian/Swedish jazz trio The Thing on this jazz-inspired album.
Metascore:
77
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Believe

Believe

by Justin Bieber
June 19, 2012
Big Sean, Drake, Ludacris, and Nicki Minaj guest on the third full-length album from the Canadian pop singer.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
5.5
The Idler Wheel Is Wiser than the Driver of the Screw and Whipping Cords Will Serve You More than Ropes Will Ever Do

The Idler Wheel Is Wiser than the Driver of the Screw and Whipping Cords Will Serve You More than Ropes Will Ever Do

by Fiona Apple
June 19, 2012
The singer-songwriter began recording her fourth studio album in secret in 2008 or 2009.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
8.8
Let It Go

Let It Go

by House Shoes
June 19, 2012
Black Milk, Danny Brown, and Guilty Simpson are some of the guests on the Los Angeles-based hip hop DJ who began his career in Detroit.
Metascore:
69
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Lucifer

Lucifer

by Peaking Lights
June 19, 2012
This is the third album from the duo of Aaron Coyes and Indra Dunis.
Metascore:
76
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Oceania

Oceania

by The Smashing Pumpkins
June 19, 2012
The ninth studio album from the alternative rock band led Billy Corgan is part of The Smashing Pumpkins' Teargarden by Kaleidyscope concept album series.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.9
The  Lost Tapes

The Lost Tapes

by Can
June 19, 2012
The three-disc collection collects live, studio and soundtracks songs from tapes recorded between 1968-1977 by the Krautrock band.
Metascore:
85
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tbd