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Researching the Blues

Researching the Blues

by Redd Kross
August 7, 2012
The first release in over 15 years for the Los Angeles rock quartet was produced by band co-founder, Steven McDonald.
Metascore:
81
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8.5
Four MF's Playin Tunes

Four MF's Playin Tunes

by Branford Marsalis Quartet
August 7, 2012
On the latest release for the quartet led by Branford Marsalis includes new drummer Justin Faulkner with returning members, pianist Joey Calderazzo and bassist Eric Revis.
Metascore:
75
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Is Your Love Big Enough?

Is Your Love Big Enough?

by Lianne La Havas
August 7, 2012
The debut full-length album for the British 22-year old singer-songwriter was produced by Matt Hales (also known as Aqualung).
Metascore:
75
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8.5
Bubblegum Graveyard

Bubblegum Graveyard

by Apache Dropout
August 7, 2012
The Indiana-based psych-rock trio releases its second full-length album.
Metascore:
76
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En Yay Sah

En Yay Sah

by Janka Nabay
August 7, 2012
The Sierra Leone artist Janka Nabay is backed by Boshra AlSaadi, Doug Shaw, the Skeletons' Jon Leland, Michael Gallope, and Jason McMahon as the Bubu Gang on his debut full-length release.
Metascore:
81
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Antibalas

Antibalas

by Antibalas
August 7, 2012
The Brooklyn Afro-beat ensemble releases it first album in four years on new label Daptone Records.
Metascore:
78
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Temporary Room

Temporary Room

by Stagnant Pools
August 7, 2012
The debut album for the Indiana-based brothers Bryan and Douglass Enas was recorded in their parent's basement.
Metascore:
79
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Cut the World [Live]

Cut the World [Live]

by Antony and the Johnsons
August 7, 2012
Antony Hegarty and his band recorded live in Denmark with the Danish National Chamber Orchestra some of the songs from the group's four previous releases with new arrangements.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.3
Sundowning

Sundowning

by Nü Sensae
August 6, 2012
The second album sees the Canadian punk rock duo of Andrea Lukic and Daniel Pitout add guitarist Brody McKnight to the band.
Metascore:
81
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Regional Surrealism

Regional Surrealism

by Konx-Om Pax
July 31, 2012
This is the debut electronic album for Scottish graphic artist/producer Tom Scholefield as Konx-Om-Pax.
Metascore:
64
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Atra Mors

Atra Mors

by Evoken
July 31, 2012
The New Jersey doom metal band returns with its first full-length album without founding guitarist Nick Orlando.
Metascore:
82
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God Forgives, I Don't

God Forgives, I Don't

by Rick Ross
July 31, 2012
The fifth studio album for the rapper features guest appearances by such artists as Andre 3000, Dr. Dre, Drake, Jay-Z, Meek Mill, Ne-Yo, Omarion, Usher, and Wale.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
6.2
Better Living

Better Living

by Flats
July 31, 2012
The debut album for the British rock band led by Dan Devine includes influences from heavy metal and hard rock bands.
Metascore:
58
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Christian a Tunde Adjuah

Christian a Tunde Adjuah

by Christian Scott
July 31, 2012
The latest album from the New Orleans trumpeter was inspired by the history of jazz, Mardi Gras Indians, and his own African ancestry.
Metascore:
75
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8.6
Occasion for Song

Occasion for Song

by The Black Swans
July 31, 2012
The fifth full-length release for the Ohio-based band is its first without contributions from the group's late violinist Noel Sayre, who drowned in 2008.
Metascore:
78
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Dark Roots of Earth

Dark Roots of Earth

by Testament
July 31, 2012
The 10th album for the trash metal band from from Berkeley, California, includes Dethklok’s Gene Hoglan and Lamb of God’s Chris Adler substituting on drums for injured drummer, Paul Bostaph (who later left the band in November 2011 to pursue his own music).
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.7
O' Be Joyful

O' Be Joyful

by Shovels & Rope
July 31, 2012
This is the debut release for the South Carolina husband and wife duo of Michael Trent and Cary Ann Hearst.
Metascore:
78
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The Pond

The Pond

by The Pond
July 31, 2012
The debut release for folk singer Kathryn Williams, Simon Edwards of Fairground Attraction, and British singer-songwriter Ginny Clee as The Pond was mixed by Portishead's Adrian Utley.
Metascore:
71
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Blur 21

Blur 21

by Blur
July 31, 2012
The collector's limited edition set includes all seven studio albums, plus bonus CDs for each album, four CDs of rare/unreleased material, three DVDs, a 7" vinyl album, and a book about the Britpop band that included Damon Albarn and Graham Coxon as members.
Metascore:
92
User Score:
8.5
The Soul Sessions, Vol. 2

The Soul Sessions, Vol. 2

by Joss Stone
July 31, 2012
The British soul singer releases her second set of soul covers produced with Steve Greenberg.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
6.8
thefearofmissingout

thefearofmissingout

by thenewno2
July 31, 2012
The second full-length album for the group led by Dhani Harrison features guest appearances from Ben Harper, The Black Knights, Throunn Antonia, Holly Marilyn, and RZA.
Metascore:
60
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Ancient Future

Ancient Future

by Ryuichi Sakamoto
July 30, 2012
This is the second release from the collaboration between Christopher Willits and Ryuichi Sakamoto.
Metascore:
74
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Occupied With the Unspoken

Occupied With the Unspoken

by Golden Retriever
July 24, 2012
This is the second full-length release for the experimental instrumental electronic duo of Matt Carlson of Parenthetical Girls and Jonathan Sielaff, who also was in the Parenthetical Girls as well as the band AU.
Metascore:
69
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Country Funk: 1969-1975

Country Funk: 1969-1975

by Various Artists
July 24, 2012
The 16-track collection of country funk from 1969-1975 includes songs from such artists as Bobby Charles, Bobby Darin, Mac Davis, Dennis the Fox, Bobbie Gentry, Dale Hawkins, and Larry Jon Wilson.
Metascore:
79
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Talent

Talent

by Heavenly Beat
July 24, 2012
Former Beach Fossils bassist John Pena releases his debut full-length album under the name Heavenly Beat.
Metascore:
68
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Cellar Door

Cellar Door

by Idjut Boys
July 24, 2012
Even with more than 20 years in the industry, British DJ/producers Conrad McDonnell and Dan Tyler have not released a full-length album of their own until now.
Metascore:
76
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Tapes

Tapes

by Foals
July 24, 2012
German record label !K7's third Tapes release is a collection of electronic and pop songs selected by British rock group, Foals.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.4
Playin' In Time With the Deadbeat

Playin' In Time With the Deadbeat

by Slug Guts
July 24, 2012
This is the third full-length release for the Australian post-punk band.
Metascore:
68
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Liquid Swords [The Chess Box]

Liquid Swords [The Chess Box]

by Genius / GZA
July 24, 2012
The second solo album for the Wu-Tang Clan member is consider by some one of the best hip hop albums released. It is remastered with a second disc of instrumentals of GZA's 1995 album and a chess set.
Metascore:
94
User Score:
8.9
In Time to Voices

In Time to Voices

by Blood Red Shoes
July 24, 2012
The third album for the British duo was produced with Mike Crossey.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.2
Handwritten

Handwritten

by The Gaslight Anthem
July 24, 2012
The fourth album for the New Jersey rock band is its first on the Mercury Label and was produced by Brendan O'Brien.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.3
Luciano Berio: Laborintus II

Luciano Berio: Laborintus II

by Mike Patton
July 24, 2012
Mike Patton's latest solo album is a tribute to Luciano Berio's Laborintus II, created in 1965 to celebrate the 700th anniversary of the birth of Dante's Alighieri.
Metascore:
58
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Take the Kids Off Broadway

Take the Kids Off Broadway

by Foxygen
July 24, 2012
This is the first release on Jagjaguwar for the indie rock duo of Jonathan Rado and Sam France.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.7
Life's Quest

Life's Quest

by Eightball
July 24, 2012
The latest solo album from the Memphis rapper features guest appearances by 2 Chainz, Big K.R.I.T., and Angie Stone.
Metascore:
75
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tbd
Grace & Lies

Grace & Lies

by Family Band
July 24, 2012
The second full-length collaboration between Kim Krans and her husband/guitarist Jonny Ollsin (with contributions from bassist Scott Hirsch) was produced by Dan Rossen of Grizzly Bear.
Metascore:
74
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Strange Passion

Strange Passion

by Various Artists
July 24, 2012
The compilation collects 14 tracks of Irish post punk and electronic music from 1980 to 1983.
Metascore:
72
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Shrines

Shrines

by Purity Ring
July 24, 2012
This is the debut full-length release for the Canadian indie electronic duo of Megan James and Corin Roddick.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.6
Never

Never

by Micachu & the Shapes
July 24, 2012
The second studio release from the British trio led by Mica Levi was produced by the band.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.6
Gossamer

Gossamer

by Passion Pit
July 24, 2012
The sophomore release from the electro-pop band led by Michael Angelakos was again produced with Chris Zane.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.7
Advaitic Songs

Advaitic Songs

by Om
July 24, 2012
The fifth full-length studio album for the duo of Al Cisneros and Amos continues its guitar-less music.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.9
Silencio

Silencio

by Laetitia Sadier
July 24, 2012
The second solo release for the Stereolab singer features guest appearances from Sam Prekop of Sea & Cake and fellow Stereolab band member Tim Gane.
Metascore:
75
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Limbo

Limbo

by Eric Copeland
July 24, 2012
The latest solo album from the Black Dice band member continues his experimental electronic sounds over six tracks.
Metascore:
82
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Copper Blue [Deluxe Edition]

Copper Blue [Deluxe Edition]

by Sugar
July 24, 2012
The debut release of Bob Mould's next band after the end of Hüsker Dü is remastered and reissued. It includes a disc of b-sides, radio sessions, and a 1992 live concert recording from Chicago, as well as a DVD of music videos and interviews.
Metascore:
95
User Score:
7.6
Major

Major

by Fang Island
July 24, 2012
The second album for the indie rock band from Rhode Island is a follow-up to its self-titled debut.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
6.7
Raw Money Raps

Raw Money Raps

by Jeremiah Jae
July 24, 2012
This is the debut full-length release for the New York-born rapper/producer.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.8
TNGHT [EP]

TNGHT [EP]

by TNGHT
July 24, 2012
The five-track EP is the debut release from the collaboration between Hudson Mohawke and Lunice.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.7
Family

Family

by The Cast of Cheers
July 23, 2012
The second release from the Irish indie rock band was produced by Luke Smith.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Spanish Moss & Total Loss

Spanish Moss & Total Loss

by Shout Out Out Out Out
July 17, 2012
This is the third album for the Edmonton electro-dance band with four bassists and two drummers.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
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Orfeo

Orfeo

by Fay Hield & The Hurricane Party
July 17, 2012
The second album from Fay Hield sees the British folk singer working with the The Hurricane Party: Jon Boden, Andy Cutting, Rob Harbron, and Sam Sweeney.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Sweet Silence

Sweet Silence

by Barbara Morgenstern
July 17, 2012
This is the sixth full-length studio album from Berlin-based electronic singer.
Metascore:
46
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tbd
Delayed Reaction

Delayed Reaction

by Soul Asylum
July 17, 2012
The first album in six years from the alternative rock band led by Dave Pirner was produced with John Fields.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
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Garage Sale!

Garage Sale!

by Jon Dee Graham
July 17, 2012
This is the eighth solo release for the Texas singer-songwriter.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
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Live at Billy Bob's Texas

Live at Billy Bob's Texas

by Billy Joe Shaver
July 17, 2012
The latest live concert album for the country singer was recorded September 2011 at Fort Worth's Billy Bob's Texas.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
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MTMTMK

MTMTMK

by The Very Best
July 17, 2012
The second album from the duo of African-born singer Esau Mwamwaya and British producer Radioclit features guest appearances by Baaba Maal, DJ Mo-Laudi, and K'naan.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.6
Yellow & Green

Yellow & Green

by Baroness
July 17, 2012
The third studio full-length release from the hard rock/metal band from Virginia was produced by John Congleton.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.3
Good Morning to the Night

Good Morning to the Night

by Elton John vs Pnau
July 17, 2012
The Australian duo of Nick Littlemore and Peter Mayes, who were signed onto Elton John's management company after hearing their debut, reworked some of Elton John's songs from the 1970s on this release.
Metascore:
74
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Life is Good

Life is Good

by Nas
July 17, 2012
Mary J. Blige, Anthony Hamilton, Miguel, Rick Ross, Swizz Beatz, and the late Amy Winehouse are guests on the tenth release for the rapper.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.4
Carry Me Back

Carry Me Back

by Old Crow Medicine Show
July 17, 2012
Ted Hutt produced the fourth release for the Americana band that welcomes back Critter Fuqua and features final appearances of Willie Watson, who parted with the band in January 2012.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
6.6
A Collection of Rarities and Previously Unreleased Material

A Collection of Rarities and Previously Unreleased Material

by John Maus
July 17, 2012
As the title suggests, the collection includes unreleased and rare songs created between 1999 and 2010 from the avant-garde electronic artist.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.9
Hypnotic Nights

Hypnotic Nights

by JEFF the Brotherhood
July 17, 2012
Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys produced the seventh album for the garage rock duo.
Metascore:
67
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tbd
Channel Orange

Channel Orange

by Frank Ocean
July 17, 2012
Love and life in Los Angeles is the theme of the debut release on Def Jam for Frank Ocean, who earlier this month posted online the liner notes for this album describing a relationship he had with a man.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
8.8
Broken Brights

Broken Brights

by Angus Stone
July 17, 2012
Better known for his work as half of the folk-rock duo with his sister Julia, Angus Stone releases his first solo album under his real name (his 2009 solo album was released under the name, Lady of the Sunshine).
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.5
Go Outside

Go Outside

by Hot Panda
July 17, 2012
The third album for the Canadian indie rock band was produced by John Collins.
Metascore:
72
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Home Again

Home Again

by Michael Kiwanuka
July 17, 2012
The British soul singer's debut full-length album was produced by Paul Butler.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.3
Icky Blossoms

Icky Blossoms

by Icky Blossoms
July 17, 2012
The debut album for the indie pop trio was produced by Dave Sitek.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Songs of Patience

Songs of Patience

by Alberta Cross
July 17, 2012
The second full-length release for the Brooklyn-based indie rock band led by Petter Ericson Stakee and Terry Wolfers took three years and three producers to make.
Metascore:
65
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Russian Roulette

Russian Roulette

by The Alchemist
July 17, 2012
Alan Maman moves from the producer chair to the mic for his third solo album as The Alchemist that includes guest appearances from such artists as Action Bronson, Danny Brown, Guilty Simpson, Fashawn, Roc Marciano, and Schoolboy Q.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.2
Rebirth

Rebirth

by Jimmy Cliff
July 17, 2012
Tim Armstrong returns to produce the reggae singer's first release in over seven years.
Metascore:
81
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tbd
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
User Score:
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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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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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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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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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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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
User Score:
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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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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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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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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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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:
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