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Control System
83

Control System
by Ab-Soul
May 11, 2012
The rap album for the Black Hippy member is his debut full-length solo release on the Top Dawg Entertainment label.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.7
Babylon
66

Babylon
by Matt Skiba & the Sekrets
May 8, 2012
Alkaline Trio's Matt Skiba releases his debut full-length studio album.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Wild Dog
78

Wild Dog
by Susanna
May 8, 2012
The eighth release for the Norwegian singer-songwriter features Emmett Kelly of Bonnie "Prince" Billy and Jeremy Gara of Arcade Fire as guests.
Metascore:
78
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tbd
Neck of the Woods
69

Neck of the Woods
by Silversun Pickups
May 8, 2012
The third studio album for the Los Angeles-based alt-rock band was produced by Jacknife Lee.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.4
Strangeland
60

Strangeland
by Keane
May 8, 2012
Dan Gtech produced the fourth studio album for the British rock quartet that sees the band returning to emotional, piano-based songs.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
8.3
Dub Egg
70

Dub Egg
by The Young
May 8, 2012
This is the Austin band's second full-length release and its debut for Matador Records.
Metascore:
70
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tbd
Dr. Dee
64

Dr. Dee
by Damon Albarn
May 8, 2012
The soundtrack to Damon Albarn's opera about Dr. John Dee, a 17th century mathematician, astronomer, and advisor to Queen Elizabeth I, includes influences from West African, modern folk and classical music.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.6
Memory
75

Memory
by Lazer Sword
May 8, 2012
The second full-length album for the electronic duo of Anateus Roy and Bryant Rutledge includes influences from such music genres as techno, footwork, and drum 'n' bass.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
A Different Ship
78

A Different Ship
by Here We Go Magic
May 8, 2012
The third full-length release for the indie rock band from Brooklyn was produced by Nigel Godrich.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.1
Death Dreams
78

Death Dreams
by PS I Love You
May 8, 2012
The second release for the Canadian rock duo of Benjamin Nelson and Paul Saulnier was produced by Matt Rogalsky and inspired by dreams Saulnier had while on tour.
Metascore:
78
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tbd
Mohn
71

Mohn
by Mohn
May 8, 2012
This is the nine-track debut electronic album from Wolfgang Voigt and Jörg Burger.
Metascore:
71
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tbd
OFF!
75

OFF!
by OFF!
May 8, 2012
The debut "full-length" [16 tracks with a run time of about 16 minutes] album from the hardcore punk quartet that includes ex-Black Flag and Circle Jerks singer Keith Morris; Dimitri Coats of Burning Brides; Mario Rubalcaba of Hot Snakes and Rocket from the Crypt; and Steven McDonald of Redd Kross was recorded over three days.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.0
Monolith of Inhumanity
79

Monolith of Inhumanity
by Cattle Decapitation
May 8, 2012
The seventh release for the San Diego metal band was produced by Dave Otero of Flatline Audio.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.6
Marvelous Clouds
74

Marvelous Clouds
by Aaron Freeman
May 8, 2012
The solo debut release from Aaron Freeman of Ween is a Rod McKuen covers album.
Metascore:
74
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tbd
Sun Midnight Sun
76

Sun Midnight Sun
by Sara Watkins
May 8, 2012
The second solo album for the Nickel Creek fiddle player was produced by Blake Mills and features guest appearances from her brother Sean Watkins, Fiona Appple, Jackson Browne, Benmont Tench, and Taylor Goldsmith.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
What Is the Meaning of What
86

What Is the Meaning of What
by Turing Machine
May 8, 2012
Brian Case of Disappears, Andrew Raposo and Caito Sanchez (both of Midnight Magic), Abe Seiferth, DJ McNany, and Pat Mahoney of LCD Soundsystem helped complete the Turing Machine's third album that includes recordings of the Brooklyn instrumental rock band's drummer, Jerry Fuchs, who passed away in 2009.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
tbd
African Electronic Music 1975-1982
79

African Electronic Music 1975-1982
by Francis Bebey
May 8, 2012
The compilation collects recordings from the Cameroon artist's earlier works from between 1975 and 1982.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Lateness of the Hour
58

Lateness of the Hour
by Alex Clare
May 8, 2012
The debut album for the British singer-songwriter was produced by Diplo and Switch.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
6.8
Bloodstreams
77

Bloodstreams
by DZ Deathrays
May 8, 2012
The debut full-length release for the Australian dance-punk duo was co-produced with Richard Pike.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Hello [EP]
43

Hello [EP]
by Karmin
May 8, 2012
The Boston duo of Amy Heidemann and Nick Noonan releases its first album on the Epic label.
Metascore:
43
User Score:
6.1
Heavy Blanket
63

Heavy Blanket
by Heavy Blanket
May 8, 2012
J Mascis formed the band in high school with Pete Cougar and Johnny Pancake, however due to unfortunate circumstances they did not record together until reunited in 2011.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Storm Corrosion
81

Storm Corrosion
by Storm Corrosion
May 8, 2012
The debut experimental six track album from the collaboration between Opeth's Mikael Ãkerfeldt and Porcupine Tree's Steven Wilson is different from their own band's sounds.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.9
Hoyas [EP]
59

Hoyas [EP]
by S. Carey
May 8, 2012
The four-track EP from S. Carey (of Bon Iver) was produced by bandmates Justin Vernon and Brian Joseph.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
7.5
Royal Headache
75

Royal Headache
by Royal Headache
May 8, 2012
The self-titled release for the garage punk band from Australia was produced by Mikey Young of Eddy Current Suppression Ring.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Idea of Happiness
65

Idea of Happiness
by Van She
May 8, 2012
The second album for the Australian electro pop band includes tropical music elements.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Landline
63

Landline
by Greg Laswell
May 8, 2012
The latest release from Greg Laswell features guest appearances by Sarah Bareilles, Elizabeth Ziman of Elizabeth and the Catapult, Sia, and his wife, singer/songwriter Ingrid Michaelson.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.0
The Diver
71

The Diver
by Led Er Est
May 8, 2012
This is the second full-length release for the indie band led by Shawn O'Sullivan and Sam De La Rosa.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
One Man Army
59

One Man Army
by Kassidy
May 8, 2012
The second full-length release for the Scottish rock band was produced by Thomas McNeice.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
tbd
Tigermending
87

Tigermending
by Carina Round
May 8, 2012
The fourth album for the singer, who is a touring member of Puscifer, features guest work from Billy Corgan, Brian Eno, and Dave Stewart.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
tbd
Dopesmoker [Reissue]
94

Dopesmoker [Reissue]
by Sleep
May 8, 2012
The reissue and remastered release of the doom metal band's 63-minute track includes a 1994 live recording of "Holy Mountain."
Metascore:
94
User Score:
9.0
Keepers of the Light
85

Keepers of the Light
by LHF
May 8, 2012
The collective of several electronic music producers who go by the names Amen Ra, Double Helix, No Fixed Abode, Low Density Matter, Octaviour, Escobar Seasons, Solar Man, and Lumin Project, releases its debut album.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
tbd
Live in Detroit 1986
77

Live in Detroit 1986
by Fela Kuti
May 8, 2012
The four-track (but with a two and a half hour runtime) live recording of Fela Kuti and Egypt 80 concert from November of 1986 at the Fox Theater in Detroit.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
From the Ground Up
78

From the Ground Up
by John Fullbright
May 8, 2012
The debut full-length studio release for the Oklahoma singer-songwriter was co-produced with Wes Sharon.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
World, You Need a Change of Mind
74

World, You Need a Change of Mind
by Kindness
May 8, 2012
The debut release for Adam Bainbridge was produced by Philippe Zdar.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.7
Summer Bodies
64

Summer Bodies
by Dana Buoy
May 8, 2012
Dana Janssen of Akron/Family created his debut solo album while in Thailand.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Heirlooms
84

Heirlooms
by Dave Aju
May 8, 2012
The second full-length dance album for the San Francisco-based producer was inspired by his late father, a jazz musician.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
Twelve Years
78

Twelve Years
by Daytrader
May 8, 2012
The debut full-length album for the emo band that includes members of Crime In Stereo, Divider, Latterman, and Bridge And Tunnel was produced by Mike Sapone.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Orkney: Symphony of the Magnetic North
76

Orkney: Symphony of the Magnetic North
by The Magnetic North
May 7, 2012
Erland Cooper with Hannah Peel and Simon Tong of The Verve and The Good, the Bad and the Queen created a classical album inspired by Cooper's birthplace, the Orkney Islands.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Loveless [Reissue]
93

Loveless [Reissue]
by My Bloody Valentine
May 7, 2012
The second album from the Irish rock band is reissued with an unreleased remaster of the album from the original tapes.
Metascore:
93
User Score:
9.0
Laughing Party
69

Laughing Party
by It Hugs Back
May 7, 2012
The second album for the British indie rock band was written while frontman Matthew Simms was on tour with the rock band Wire.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Club Rez [EP]
81

Club Rez [EP]
by Girl Unit
May 7, 2012
The latest release from dance DJ/producer Philip Gamble is a six track double EP.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.8
Isn't Anything [Reissue]
88

Isn't Anything [Reissue]
by My Bloody Valentine
May 7, 2012
This is the remastered release of My Bloody Valentine's debut studio album.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
8.9
The Ghost in Daylight
70

The Ghost in Daylight
by Gravenhurst
May 1, 2012
Nick Talbot's fourth album on Warp sees the singer-songwriter moving back to a more folk-based sound.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Blown Away
70

Blown Away
by Carrie Underwood
May 1, 2012
The fourth studio album for the Grammy-winning country singer was produced by Mark Bright.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
6.1
Strange Clouds
68

Strange Clouds
by B.o.B
May 1, 2012
The second album for rapper B.o.B. features guest appearances from Morgan Freeman, Taylor Swift, Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Ryan Tedder, Trey Songz, and T.I.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.3
Wallpaper Music
66

Wallpaper Music
by Cheap Time
May 1, 2012
This is the third release for the Nashville garage rock band led by Jeffrey Novak.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Body Faucet
51

Body Faucet
by Reptar
May 1, 2012
The full-length debut for the Athens, Georgia, indie rock band named after a character from the animated series Rugrats was produced by Ben H. Allen.
Metascore:
51
User Score:
8.0
Drokk: Music Inspired by Mega-City One
74

Drokk: Music Inspired by Mega-City One
by Geoff Barrow
May 1, 2012
Portishead leader Geoff Barrow releases his latest project, a soundtrack to the comic strip series, 2000 A.D with composer Ben Salisbury.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Light Asylum
65

Light Asylum
by Light Asylum
May 1, 2012
This is the debut full-length electronic-based album for the Brooklyn duo of Shannon Funchess and producer Bruno Coviello.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Aufheben
73

Aufheben
by The Brian Jonestown Massacre
May 1, 2012
The latest album from the alternative rock band led by Anton Newcombe was recorded in Berlin with session musicians and features the return of original band member, Matt Hollywood.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.5
Kitsune
80

Kitsune
by Marriages
May 1, 2012
This is the debut album for the side project of several members of the band Red Sparowes.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Prophet
77

Prophet
by Ramona Falls
May 1, 2012
This is the second album from the ex-Menomena band member Brent Knopf as Ramona Falls.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.6
Orangefarben
61

Orangefarben
by Sea of Bees
May 1, 2012
The second full-length album for Julie Ann Baenziger as Sea of Bees was written after a breakup.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Macaroni
76

Macaroni
by Bobby Conn
May 1, 2012
The themes on the sixth studio album from Chicago's Bobby Conn include the Occupy Wall Street movement.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Little Broken Hearts
69

Little Broken Hearts
by Norah Jones
May 1, 2012
The fifth solo album for Grammy-winning singer was produced and co-written by Danger Mouse.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.2
Galaxy Garden
77

Galaxy Garden
by Lone
May 1, 2012
Dance producer Matt Cutler's latest album as Lone features two tracks with vocals.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.0
Meantime [EP]
67

Meantime [EP]
by Kwes.
May 1, 2012
The four-track EP from producer Kwes. is his first on the Warp label.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
The LHI Years: Singles, Nudes & Backsides (1968-71)
83

The LHI Years: Singles, Nudes & Backsides (1968-71)
by Lee Hazlewood
May 1, 2012
This is the first of a planned series of compilations from Light in the Attic Records of Lee Hazlewood's work. Hazlewood was best known for writing and producing Nancy Sinatra's "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'."
Metascore:
83
User Score:
tbd
Out of the Game
77

Out of the Game
by Rufus Wainwright
May 1, 2012
The seventh solo album from the singer-songwriter was produced by Mark Ronson and features Nels Cline of Wilco; The Dap-Kings; Sean Lennon, Martha Wainwright; Andrew Wyatt from Miike Snow; and Nick Zinner of Yeah Yeah Yeahs as guest musicians.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.0
Early Takes, Vol. 1
79

Early Takes, Vol. 1
by George Harrison
May 1, 2012
Originally released with the Blu-ray edition of Martin Scorsese's documentary George Harrison: Living in the Material World, the ten track album contains demos and two cover songs from the 1970s.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Europe
82

Europe
by Allo Darlin'
May 1, 2012
Simon Trought returns to produce the second album for the London-based indie pop band led by Elizabeth Morris.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.3
Master of My Make-Believe
74

Master of My Make-Believe
by Santigold
May 1, 2012
Karen O guests on the second studio album from Santigold featuring production by such artists as Boyz Noise, Bureka Som Sistema, Diplo, Greg Kurstin, Q-Tip, Dave Sitek, and Switch.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.7
It All Starts with One
75

It All Starts with One
by Ane Brun
May 1, 2012
The latest album for the Norwegian singer was produced by Tobias Froberg.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Evans the Death
75

Evans the Death
by Evans the Death
May 1, 2012
The debut album for the British indie pop band that includes guitarist Dan Moss and singer Katherine Whitaker was produced by Rory Atwell.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
A Shut-In's Prayer
79

A Shut-In's Prayer
by Advance Base
May 1, 2012
Owen Ashworth (previously known as Casiotone for the Painfully Alone) returns under the Advance Base name with an album recorded in a rehearsal room at the Chicago Public Library.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Dismania
73

Dismania
by K-Holes
May 1, 2012
This is the second release from the New York City rock quintet led by Jack Hines.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Nootropics
80

Nootropics
by Lower Dens
May 1, 2012
The second album for the Baltimore-based indie rock band led by Jana Hunter was produced Drew Brown.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.7
Born Villain
59

Born Villain
by Marilyn Manson
May 1, 2012
The eighth studio album from Marilyn Manson was produced with Chris Vrenna.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
7.6
Adventures in Your Own Backyard
71

Adventures in Your Own Backyard
by Patrick Watson
May 1, 2012
The fourth album for the Canadian indie band was recorded at Watson's home studio in Montreal.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.0
Fear Fun
83

Fear Fun
by Father John Misty
May 1, 2012
J. Tillman, the former drummer for Fleet Foxes releases his debut solo album as Father John Misty.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.3
Various Cruelties
49

Various Cruelties
by Various Cruelties
April 30, 2012
The debut release for the British indie rock band led by Liam O'Donnell was produced by Tony Hoffer.
Metascore:
49
User Score:
tbd
Time's All Gone
71

Time's All Gone
by Nick Waterhouse
April 30, 2012
The latest album for the Los Angeles-based singer was inspired by 1950s rock 'n' roll and R&B.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Reeling Skullways
74

Reeling Skullways
by Bass Clef
April 30, 2012
Ralph Cumbers' latest album as Bass Clef includes influences from Chicago and Detroit techno music.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Burning Feeling
71

Burning Feeling
by Lovelock
April 30, 2012
This is the debut release for Zombi's Steve Moore as Lovelock.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Our Loving is Hurting Us [EP]
65

Our Loving is Hurting Us [EP]
by oOoOO
April 30, 2012
The five-track EP from Christopher Dexter Greenspan is his second release as oOoOO.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Civilization
73

Civilization
by Distal
April 30, 2012
This is the debut full-length release for Atlanta electronic producer Michael Rathbun as Distal.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
AUN: The Beginning and the End of All Things [OST]
67

AUN: The Beginning and the End of All Things [OST]
by Christian Fennesz
April 30, 2012
The soundtrack to Edgar Honetschläger's film of the same name is the Austrian artist's first film score.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Harmonicraft
83

Harmonicraft
by Torche
April 24, 2012
The third full-length album for the metal quartet from Miami was produced by the band's guitarist, Kurt Ballou.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.3
The Pilgrimage
84

The Pilgrimage
by Mares of Thrace
April 24, 2012
The Canadian doom metal band's second album was produced by Sanford Parker.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
Exercises [EP]
74

Exercises [EP]
by CFCF
April 24, 2012
The mostly instrumental eight-track EP is the lastest release from the Montreal DJ/producer Mike Silver.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Dead Set on Living
75

Dead Set on Living
by Cancer Bats
April 24, 2012
The fourth album for the Canadian hardcore rock quartet was produced by Eric Ratz and Kenny Luong.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Mercyland: Hymns for the Rest of Us
64

Mercyland: Hymns for the Rest of Us
by Various Artists
April 24, 2012
Phil Madeira wrote 10 original songs that focus on religious faith and artists such as The Civil Wars, Buddy Miller, The Carolina Chocolate Drops, The North Mississippi Allstars, Emmylou Harris, and John Scofield contributed vocals on this release.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Deathless Master
71

Deathless Master
by Acephalix
April 24, 2012
This is the second full-length release from the San Francisco-based death metal band.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Blunderbuss
83

Blunderbuss
by Jack White
April 24, 2012
With the end of The White Stripes, Jack White releases his debut solo album about love and relationships gone wrong.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.5
Mondo
59

Mondo
by Electric Guest
April 24, 2012
The debut full-length album for the Los Angeles-based indie duo of Asa Taccone (co-writer/producer of "Dick in a Box") and Matthew Compton was produced by Danger Mouse.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
8.4
Efunk: The Album
59

Efunk: The Album
by Soul Clap
April 24, 2012
This is the debut full-length release for the Boston house music DJs of Charles Levine and Eli Goldstein.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
tbd
Weather Systems
73

Weather Systems
by Anathema
April 24, 2012
The ninth album for the British progressive rock band was produced by Christer-Andre Cederberg with band members Daniel and Vincent Cavanagh.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.6
Great Chicago Fire
80

Great Chicago Fire
by The Waco Brothers
April 24, 2012
Paul Burch and The Waco Brothers team up for this country rock album that features a cover of Bob Dylan's "Hard Rain's Gonna Fall."
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
51
74

51
by Kool A.D
April 24, 2012
The second mixtape fro the San Francisco rapper features guest appearances from Amaze 88, Boots Riley, Dope G, and Main Attrakionz.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
True Predation
79

True Predation
by Struck by Lightning
April 24, 2012
This is the second album for the Ohio metal band led by Gregory Lahm.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
R.I.P.
81

R.I.P.
by Actress
April 24, 2012
Darren Cunningham's latest album as Actress was partially inspired by John Milton's Paradise Lost
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.4
Nashville, Vol. 1: Tear the Woodpile Down
81

Nashville, Vol. 1: Tear the Woodpile Down
by Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives
April 24, 2012
The latest album from country singer Marty Stuart features his band, the Fabulous Superlatives and includes guest appearances by Hank Williams III and Lorrie Carter Bennett.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Live Blood
60

Live Blood
by Peter Gabriel
April 24, 2012
Peter Gabiel's latest live album was recorded at London's Hammersmith Apollo in March of 2011 with 46-piece orchestra.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
What Kind of World
66

What Kind of World
by Brendan Benson
April 24, 2012
The fifth solo album for the Raconteurs band member is his first on his own label, Readymade Records.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Let It Break
67

Let It Break
by Gemma Hayes
April 24, 2012
The fourth release for the Irish singer-songwriter was produced by David Odlum of the Frames.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Hair
80

Hair
by Ty Segall
April 24, 2012
Ty Segall and Strange Boys' Tim Presley (under the name White Fence) collaborated on the eight-track release recorded in San Francisco.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.2
The Money Store
81

The Money Store
by Death Grips
April 24, 2012
The debut release on Epic for Death Grips is the first of two albums released this year by the Sacramento alternative rap trio.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.8
iTunes Session
67

iTunes Session
by Ryan Adams
April 24, 2012
The eight-track iTunes release features a cover of Bob Mould’s "Black Sheets of Rain."
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
June 2009
66

June 2009
by Toro y Moi
April 24, 2012
The release features a collection of singles from the CDs Toro y Moi sold while on tour.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.9
This Machine
50

This Machine
by The Dandy Warhols
April 24, 2012
The eighth studio album for the alternative rock band The Dandy Warhols was produced with Jeremy Sherrer.
Metascore:
50
User Score:
6.0
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