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The Lost Tapes
85

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.
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85
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tbd
Walk the Moon
67

Walk the Moon
by Walk the Moon
June 19, 2012
The debut major-label release for the indie rock band from Cincinnati was produced by Ben Allen.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.6
Everything You Ever Loved
87

Everything You Ever Loved
by Make Do and Mend
June 19, 2012
The second full-length album for the hard rock band from Connecticut was produced by Matt Bayles and is its first on the Rise label.
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87
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tbd
Welcome to the Fishbowl
64

Welcome to the Fishbowl
by Kenny Chesney
June 19, 2012
Tim McGraw and Grace Potter guest on the 15th studio album from the country singer.
Metascore:
64
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tbd
Whitechapel
77

Whitechapel
by Whitechapel
June 19, 2012
The fourth album from the deathcore metal band was produced by Mark Lewis.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.6
Early Times
67

Early Times
by Silver Jews
June 19, 2012
This is a collection of early recordings of songs that would later appear on the band's 1992's Dime Map of the Reef and 1993's The Arizona Record EPs.
Metascore:
67
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tbd
Shakedown
61

Shakedown
by Hacienda
June 19, 2012
The third album for the Texas indie rock band was again produced by the Black Keys' Dan Auerbach.
Metascore:
61
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tbd
Attractive Sin
69

Attractive Sin
by Del the Funky Homosapien
June 19, 2012
Del the Funky Homosapien's latest album features his collaboration with the with New Jersey producers, Parallel Thought.
Metascore:
69
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tbd
Valley Tangents
72

Valley Tangents
by Blues Control
June 19, 2012
The latest release from the duo of Russ Waterhouse and Lea Cho is their first on the Drag City label.
Metascore:
72
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tbd
Occlusions; Real-Time Music For Hybrid Digital-Analogue Modular Synthesizer
70

Occlusions; Real-Time Music For Hybrid Digital-Analogue Modular Synthesizer
by Keith Fullerton Whitman
June 19, 2012
The latest release from the electronic artist was recorded from concerts in Nantes, France and Amsterdam where he played a digital-analog modular synthesizer.
Metascore:
70
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tbd
The View from the Bottom
59

The View from the Bottom
by Lit
June 19, 2012
Butch Walker produced the first album in eight years for the southern Californian rock band, who lost their drummer, Allen Shellenberger, to cancer in 2009.
Metascore:
59
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tbd
Weapons
56

Weapons
by Lostprophets
June 19, 2012
The fifth studio album for the Welsh hard rock band was produced by Ken Andrews.
Metascore:
56
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6.0
Language
62

Language
by Zulu Winter
June 19, 2012
This is the debut full-length album for the British indie pop quintet.
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62
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tbd
Rugby Thompson
79

Rugby Thompson
by Smoke DZA
June 19, 2012
The New York rapper's latest release was produced by Harry Fraud.
Metascore:
79
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tbd
Stay Awake
36

Stay Awake
by Mike Scheidt
June 19, 2012
This is the debut solo acoustic release for the singer-guitarist of the doom metal band Yob.
Metascore:
36
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2.2
Dry Land is Not a Myth
70

Dry Land is Not a Myth
by White Arrows
June 19, 2012
The debut full-length release for the Los Angeles five-piece includes influences from rock, electronic, and world music.
Metascore:
70
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tbd
The Best of Kylie Minogue
75

The Best of Kylie Minogue
by Kylie Minogue
June 19, 2012
The latest greatest hits album for the Australian pop singer was released on the 25th anniversary of her music career.
Metascore:
75
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8.8
Rotten Thing To Say
83

Rotten Thing To Say
by Burning Love
June 18, 2012
The second full-length release for the Canadian punk band led by Chris Colohan was produced by Kurt Ballou.
Metascore:
83
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tbd
Tipped Bowls
68

Tipped Bowls
by Taragana Pyjarama
June 18, 2012
This is the debut full-length release for Danish producer Nick Eriksen as Taragana Pyjarama.
Metascore:
68
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tbd
The Plot Against Common Sense
81

The Plot Against Common Sense
by Future of the Left
June 12, 2012
This is the third full-length album for the Welsh alternative rock band.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.3
The Bravest Man in the Universe
80

The Bravest Man in the Universe
by Bobby Womack
June 12, 2012
The fist album of new material from Bobby Womack since 1994 was co-produced by Damon Albarn and Richard Russell.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.1
There's No Leaving Now
72

There's No Leaving Now
by The Tallest Man on Earth
June 12, 2012
This is the third full-length album from Swedish singer-songwriter Kristian Matsson.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.7
Life Has Not Finished With Me Yet
54

Life Has Not Finished With Me Yet
by Piano Magic
June 12, 2012
This is the latest release from the Glen Johnson-led collective.
Metascore:
54
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tbd
Synthetica
71

Synthetica
by Metric
June 12, 2012
The fifth full-length album for indie rock band was produced by Metric's guitarist Jimmy Shaw.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.9
Looking 4 Myself
75

Looking 4 Myself
by Usher
June 12, 2012
The seventh studio album for the R&B singer features songs produced and/or written by Diplo, Max Martin, the Neptunes, Rico Love, Salaam Remi, and Swedish House Mafia.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.5
Totem
74

Totem
by Ryat
June 12, 2012
Each track on the third release from the Los Angeles-based artist is said to represent the sound of an animal's spirit.
Metascore:
74
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tbd
Ashes and Roses
65

Ashes and Roses
by Mary Chapin Carpenter
June 12, 2012
The 12th studio release for the singer-songwriter chronicles the past five years, where she overcame challenging moments in her life including divorce, death in the family, and a serious illness.
Metascore:
65
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tbd
Trouble
75

Trouble
by Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs
June 12, 2012
This is the debut full-length album for the British electronic producer/artist.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.3
Do Things
62

Do Things
by Dent May
June 12, 2012
The ukulele is absent from the second album for the singer-songwriter from Mississippi.
Metascore:
62
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tbd
Triple F Life: Friends, Fans and Family
66

Triple F Life: Friends, Fans and Family
by Waka Flocka Flame
June 12, 2012
The second full-length studio album from Waka Flocka Flame features guest appearances from such artists as B.o.B., Drake, Flo Rider, Ludacris, Nicki Minaj, and Trey Songz.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
5.1
Mysterious Phonk: The Chronicles of Spaceghostpurrp
69

Mysterious Phonk: The Chronicles of Spaceghostpurrp
by SpaceGhostPurrp
June 12, 2012
The debut full-length studio album for the Miami-based producer/rapper who also worked with A$AP Rocky and Wiz Khalifa, contains new material and re-recorded tracks from his mixtapes.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.1
Red Night
64

Red Night
by The Hundred in the Hands
June 12, 2012
This is the second album for the Brooklyn duo.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.3
Unity Band
76

Unity Band
by Pat Metheny
June 12, 2012
The latest album for Pat Metheny features an ensemble that includes Antonio Sanchez, Ben Williams, and Chris Potter.
Metascore:
76
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tbd
Go
77

Go
by Motion City Soundtrack
June 12, 2012
The fifth full-length album for the Minneapolis rock band was co-produced with Ed Ackerson.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.7
Class Clown Spots a UFO
76

Class Clown Spots a UFO
by Guided by Voices
June 12, 2012
The second release in 2012 for the Ohio indie rock band led by Robert Pollard is 21 tracks long.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.8
Tucson: A Country Rock Opera
72

Tucson: A Country Rock Opera
by Giant Sand
June 12, 2012
The latest album from the Arizona band led by Howe Gelb is a country rock opera about a man's road trip to escape from his hometown of Tuscon.
Metascore:
72
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tbd
Traps
64

Traps
by Jaill
June 12, 2012
The third album for the indie pop band from Milwaukee (who previously were called Jail) was recorded in the basement of lead singer Vinnie Kircher.
Metascore:
64
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tbd
Mean Sun
76

Mean Sun
by Brasstronaut
June 12, 2012
The Vancouver sextet follow-up to its Polaris Prize-nominated debut adds synths to its jazz-based indie sound.
Metascore:
76
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tbd
Falling Off the Sky
73

Falling Off the Sky
by The dB's
June 12, 2012
This is the first album of new material in 25 years from the power pop quartet and its first with the original members in 30 years.
Metascore:
73
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tbd
The Lion the Beast the Beat
70

The Lion the Beast the Beat
by Grace Potter and the Nocturnals
June 12, 2012
The fourth album for the band was produced by Jim Scott and includes several tracks written by Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
6.4
1991 [EP]
84

1991 [EP]
by Azealia Banks
June 12, 2012
The debut four-track EP for the New York rapper includes dance elements.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.6
Punching Bag
59

Punching Bag
by Josh Turner
June 12, 2012
The second album for the county singer-songwriter was prodiced by Frank Rogers.
Metascore:
59
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tbd
Ode to Sentience
65

Ode to Sentience
by Emily Jane White
June 12, 2012
The third album for the California folk singer was produced by Ross Harris.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.5
POP ETC
53

POP ETC
by POP ETC
June 12, 2012
The debut album for the band previously known as the Morning Benders was produced by Andrew Dawson.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
4.7
Under the Pale Moon
77

Under the Pale Moon
by Wymond Miles
June 12, 2012
This is the full-length debut from the Fresh and Onlys' guitarist.
Metascore:
77
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tbd
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67

+
by Ed Sheeran
June 12, 2012
The British singer-songwriter's debut full-length album was produced by Jake Gosling and No ID.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.7
Clockwork Angels
74

Clockwork Angels
by Rush
June 12, 2012
The Canadian trio's latest release is a concept album about a young man's journey to fulfill his dreams and was co-produced with Nick Raskulinecz.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.6
Express Yourself [EP]
68

Express Yourself [EP]
by Diplo
June 12, 2012
The six-track EP from the DJ/producer/artist features guest appearances by Nicky Da B, Datsik & Sabi, Flinch & My Name Is Kay, Elephant Man & GTA, Billy The Gent & Long Jawns, and Lazerdisk Party Sex.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.3
Ruler of the Night
75

Ruler of the Night
by Magic Trick
June 12, 2012
The latest release from the solo project for Fresh & Onlys' Tim Cohen is his first on the Hardly Art label.
Metascore:
75
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tbd
Pop Tune
84

Pop Tune
by Shonen Knife
June 12, 2012
The Japanese punk band releases its 17th album.
Metascore:
84
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tbd
Safe Travels
70

Safe Travels
by Jukebox the Ghost
June 12, 2012
The third album for the Brooklyn-based rock trio was produced by Dan Romer.
Metascore:
70
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tbd
Here We Are
69

Here We Are
by Citizens
June 12, 2012
The debut album for the British indie rock band was produced by Franz Ferdinand's Alex Kapranos.
Metascore:
69
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tbd
Bongo Hotheads
69

Bongo Hotheads
by Jagwa Music
June 12, 2012
Werner Graebner produced this album of Tanzanian electronic Afro-pop called mchiriku.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Rispah
74

Rispah
by The Invisible
June 12, 2012
The death of singer/guitarist Dave Okumu's mother influenced the second full-length release for the London, England-based trio.
Metascore:
74
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tbd
In Our Heads
79

In Our Heads
by Hot Chip
June 12, 2012
The fifth full-length album for the British indie electronic band is its first on the Domino label.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7
Visions of Trees
54

Visions of Trees
by Visions of Trees
June 11, 2012
This is the debut full-length release from the British electronic duo of Sara Atalar and Joni Juden.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
tbd
Repercussions
78

Repercussions
by Robert Hampson
June 11, 2012
The three-track release includes two commissions by Groupe de Recherches Musicales (GRM) in Paris for a performance the Akousma festival and Espace Mendes France for a performance at The Planetarium in Poitiers, France by the British psychedelic sound artist.
Metascore:
78
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tbd
G is For Deep
66

G is For Deep
by Doseone
June 11, 2012
The latest solo album for Anticon co-founder Adam Drucker is his first official studio release.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Amanda Mair
69

Amanda Mair
by Amanda Mair
June 5, 2012
Philip Ekström of The Mary Onettes produced the debut release for the Swedish singer who was discovered at 15 by Labrador Records.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
He Is #1
79

He Is #1
by Malawi Mouse Boys
June 5, 2012
This is the debut release for the Malawian band discovered by producer Ian Brennan.
Metascore:
79
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tbd
The Temper Trap
56

The Temper Trap
by The Temper Trap
June 5, 2012
The second full-length album from the Australian indie rock band was produced by Tony Hoffer.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
6.9
Graceland [25th Anniversary Edition]
98

Graceland [25th Anniversary Edition]
by Paul Simon
June 5, 2012
The 25th anniversary release of Paul Simon's Grammy-winning album includes demos, alternative versions of songs, live tracks from the Graceland world tour, and the documentary, "Under African Skies."
Metascore:
98
User Score:
8.1
Life Will Write the Words
69

Life Will Write the Words
by The Rocket Summer
June 5, 2012
Bryce Avary wrote, recorded, and produced his fifth album.
Metascore:
69
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tbd
Big Moon Ritual
72

Big Moon Ritual
by The Chris Robinson Brotherhood
June 5, 2012
The debut album for the music project led by the Black Crowes' Chris Robinson features tracks that are over seven minutes long.
Metascore:
72
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tbd
Bear Creek
84

Bear Creek
by Brandi Carlile
June 5, 2012
The fourth studio album from the Washington-state singer-songwriter was produced by Trina Shoemaker.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.5
All of Us, Together
60

All of Us, Together
by Teen Daze
June 5, 2012
This is the debut full-length studio album for the Canadian electronic artist.
Metascore:
60
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tbd
The Industrialist
63

The Industrialist
by Fear Factory
June 5, 2012
The eighth album for the Los Angeles metal band is a concept album produced with Rhys Fulber.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.0
Celebration Rock
83

Celebration Rock
by Japandroids
June 5, 2012
The Canadian garage rock duo's second full-length album includes a cover of The Gun Club's "For the Love of Ivy."
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.7
All Fall Down
72

All Fall Down
by Shawn Colvin
June 5, 2012
The eight studio album for the singer-songwriter was produced by Buddy Miller and features guest appearances by such artists as Jakob Dylan, Emmylou Harris, and Alison Krauss.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Don't Let the Sun Go Down On Your Anger
66

Don't Let the Sun Go Down On Your Anger
by River City Extension
June 5, 2012
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
LP
76

LP
by D'Eon
June 5, 2012
Themes of religion are prominent in Chris d'Eon's latest solo album.
Metascore:
76
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tbd
That's Why God Made the Radio
64

That's Why God Made the Radio
by The Beach Boys
June 5, 2012
The first new album in over 20 years with all of the Beach Boys' original surviving members is produced by Brian Wilson and Mike Love.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.2
Our Version of Events
67

Our Version of Events
by Emeli Sandé
June 5, 2012
This is the debut album for the singer-songwriter who won the Brit's Critic Choice Award for best new artist in 2012.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.3
Love & Danger
68

Love & Danger
by Kool Keith
June 5, 2012
The latest solo release from the rapper who began his career as a member of the Ultramagnetic MCs.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Banga
81

Banga
by Patti Smith
June 5, 2012
Patti Smith's first album since 2004's Trampin' features guest appearances by her children Jesse and Jackson, Tom Verlaine, and Jack Petruzzelli.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.5
WIXIW
81

WIXIW
by Liars
June 5, 2012
The Liars go more electronic on their sixth album that includes production with Mute Records founder Daniel Miller.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.5
Lex Hives
69

Lex Hives
by The Hives
June 5, 2012
The fifth album for the Swedish garage rock band was self-produced.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.3
Daybreaker
73

Daybreaker
by Architects
June 5, 2012
The fifth album for the British metalcore band includes guest appearances by Jon Green of Deez Nuts, Oli Sykes of Bring Me The Horizon, and Drew York of Stray From The Path.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.6
Americana
68

Americana
by Neil Young & Crazy Horse
June 5, 2012
The first release in nine years for Neil Young and his band Crazy Horse is an album of classic American folk songs.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
6.8
Live from the Underground
80

Live from the Underground
by Big K.R.I.T.
June 5, 2012
The Mississippi-born rapper's debut studio album was delayed from its original release in the fall of 2011 due to legal issues. The 16 track release features guest appearances by such artists as Bun B, B.B. King, Devin the Dude, Melanie Fiona, and Ludacris.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.1
The Stoned Immaculate
73

The Stoned Immaculate
by Curren$y
June 5, 2012
The eighth studio album from the rapper features guest appearances from such artists as 2 Chainz, Marsha Ambrosius, Big K.R.I.T., Estelle, Pharrell, Wale, and Wiz Khalifa.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.9
The Sailor's Revenge
74

The Sailor's Revenge
by Bap Kennedy
June 5, 2012
Mark Knopfler produced the eight solo album for the Northern Ireland singer-songwriter, who previously was in the the band, Energy Orchard.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Aimlessness
68

Aimlessness
by Dntel
June 5, 2012
The fourth release for Jimmy Tamborello as Dntel includes guest vocals from Will Wiesenfeld (also known as Baths) and Nite Jewel.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Generals
79

Generals
by The Mynabirds
June 5, 2012
Produced by Richard Swift, the second release for the music project led by Laura Burhenn is said to be both a concept and protest album.
Metascore:
79
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tbd
I Like to Keep Myself in Pain
80

I Like to Keep Myself in Pain
by Kelly Hogan
June 5, 2012
The first solo album in over 11 years for the Georgia singer includes songs written for her by Andrew Bird, Vic Chesnutt, John Wesley Harding, Robyn Hitchcock, the Mekons' Jon Langford, Stephin Merritt, and M. Ward.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Freak Puke
68

Freak Puke
by Melvins Lite
June 5, 2012
The Melvins' King Buzzo and Dale Crover team up with Mr. Bungle bassist Trevor Dunn as Melvins Lite for this release.
Metascore:
68
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tbd
Kin: Songs by Mary Karr & Rodney Crowell
73

Kin: Songs by Mary Karr & Rodney Crowell
by Rodney Crowell / Mary Karr
June 5, 2012
Produced by Joe Henry, Rodney Crowell and Mary Karr collaboration together features guest appearance by Rosanne Cash, Vince Gill, Emmylou Harris, Norah Jones, Kris Kristofferson, Lucinda Williams, Lee Ann Womack, and Chely Wright.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Endless Flowers
66

Endless Flowers
by Crocodiles
June 5, 2012
The third full-length release for the San Diego noise rock band is its first as a five-piece.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
The Dreamer
74

The Dreamer
by Rhett Miller
June 5, 2012
The sixth solo album for the Old 97's frontman sees more country music influences than his previous solo releases.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Manifest!
70

Manifest!
by Friends
June 5, 2012
The debut full-length release from the Brooklyn indie pop band led by Samantha Urbani and Lesley Hann.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Thirty Miles West
75

Thirty Miles West
by Alan Jackson
June 5, 2012
The 17th studio album for the country singer is once again produced by Keith Stegall and is Jackson's first release on his own label (and distributed by EMI) after leaving Arista Nashville in 2011.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Big Station
76

Big Station
by Alejandro Escovedo
June 5, 2012
Tony Visconti produced and Chuck Prophet co-wrote some of the songs on Alejandro Escovedo's eleventh album.
Metascore:
76
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tbd
Ohnomite
81

Ohnomite
by Oh No
June 5, 2012
The latest solo album for producer/MC Oh No utilizes sound samples from the soundtracks of Rudy Ray Moore's blaxpoitation films.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.0
Machines That Make Civilization Fun
65

Machines That Make Civilization Fun
by Bigg Jus
June 5, 2012
The first album of new material from the rapper in seven years tackles political issues.
Metascore:
65
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tbd
Radlands
67

Radlands
by Mystery Jets
June 5, 2012
The British indie rock band's fifth album was recorded in Austin, Texas and was produced by Dan Carey.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.4
Analog Man
57

Analog Man
by Joe Walsh
June 5, 2012
Jeff Lynne produced the first solo album in over 20 years from The Eagles' Joe Walsh.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
8.0
Heaven
72

Heaven
by Pomegranates
June 5, 2012
The fourth album for the Cincinnati indie pop rock band was co-produced with Miguel Urbitztondo.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
United States of Being
80

United States of Being
by Pujol
June 5, 2012
The debut full-length release from Nashville-based Daniel Pujol was produced by Jeremy Ferguson.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Medicine Man
75

Medicine Man
by The Bamboos
June 4, 2012
The Australian band returns with its fifth album of funk-inspired music produced by John Castle and featuring guest appearances by Aloe Blacc, Bobby Flynn, Daniel Merriweather, Tim Rogers, and Megan Washington.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
FOE
75

FOE
by Man Without Country
June 4, 2012
The debut full-length for the Welsh duo of Ryan James and Tomas Greenhalf was produced by by Ken Thomas.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
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