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Night & Day
75

Night & Day
by Andre Williams & The Sadies
May 15, 2012
Andre Williams and the Canadian alt-country rock band the Sadies worked together in 2008, however due to Williams' legal and personal problems the project was shelved until they reunited recently to finish the album.
Metascore:
75
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tbd
In the Belly of the Brazen Bull
69

In the Belly of the Brazen Bull
by The Cribs
May 15, 2012
Dave Fridmann and Steve Albini helped produce the fifth studio album for the British indie rock band that returns as a trio after Johnny Marr left to pursue his own solo work.
Metascore:
69
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7.9
OneTwoThreeFour [EP]
67

OneTwoThreeFour [EP]
by Black Tambourine
May 15, 2012
The first EP of new material in 20 years from the indie pop quartet is a four-track EP covering The Ramones.
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67
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tbd
Shape Shifter
45

Shape Shifter
by Santana
May 15, 2012
The majority of the songs on Carlos Santana's first album on the Starfaith label is instrumental.
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45
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Ten Stories
84

Ten Stories
by mewithoutYou
May 15, 2012
Daniel Smith of Danielson produced the fifth full-length album for the indie rock band that features guest appearances from Amy Carrigan, Hayley Williams of Paramore, and Aimee Wilson.
Metascore:
84
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8.7
Occupy This Album
69

Occupy This Album
by Various Artists
May 15, 2012
The four disc and 76-track compilation album includes contributions from such artists as Anti-Flag, Jackson Browne, Tom Morello: The Nightwatchman, Patti Smith, Ani DiFranco, Yoko Ono, Our Lady Peace, Deborah Harry, Willie Nelson, Thee Oh Sees, Thievery Corporation, Third Eye Blind, UNKLE, Lucinda Williams, David Crosby, and Graham Nash.
Metascore:
69
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Time Team
70

Time Team
by Slugabed
May 15, 2012
This is the debut full-length album for British artist Greg Feldwick as Slugabed.
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70
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Bloom
78

Bloom
by Beach House
May 15, 2012
The fourth full-length release for the indie pop band was produced by Chris Coady.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.7
You Know You Like It [EP]
74

You Know You Like It [EP]
by Aluna George
May 15, 2012
R&B and electronic music influences are apparent on the three-track debut EP release from singer Aluna Francis and producer George Reid.
Metascore:
74
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8.3
The Only Place
66

The Only Place
by Best Coast
May 15, 2012
Produced by Jon Brion, the second album for Best Coast is its first since drummer Ali Koehler was let go by the indie pop duo.
Metascore:
66
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7.1
Puny
70

Puny
by Pumice
May 15, 2012
The fourth solo album from New Zealand's Stefan Neville is his first full-length release in four years.
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70
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Double Exposure
72

Double Exposure
by John Pizzarelli
May 15, 2012
Jazz guitarist and singer John Pizzarelli re-arranges popular pop and rocks songs together into a jazz mix.
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72
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Perlas
78

Perlas
by Josephine Foster
May 15, 2012
This is the second album of Spanish folk music Josephine Foster has recorded with the Victor Herrero Band.
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78
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Ufabulum
70

Ufabulum
by Squarepusher
May 15, 2012
Tom Jenkinson's latest album as Squarepusher returns to electronica with a release created with a visual component for his live shows.
Metascore:
70
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7.4
Heroes
70

Heroes
by Willie Nelson
May 15, 2012
Willie Nelson's 66th studio album is a mix of classic songs, covers of rock songs, and originals by his son Lukas.
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70
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Urban Turban: The Singhles Club
72

Urban Turban: The Singhles Club
by Cornershop
May 15, 2012
The latest album from the indie band led by Tjinder Singh features several tracks that were originally released through the band's website.
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72
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Trespassing
66

Trespassing
by Adam Lambert
May 15, 2012
The sophomore release for Adam Lambert features production and co-written songs by Nikka Costa, Dr. Luke, Claude Kelly, Bruno Mars, Sam Sparro, and Pharrell Williams.
Metascore:
66
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7.8
Rize of the Fenix
64

Rize of the Fenix
by Tenacious D
May 15, 2012
The third album for Jack Black and Kyle Gass as Tenacious D features Dave Grohl on drums.
Metascore:
64
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8.2
Exister
74

Exister
by Hot Water Music
May 15, 2012
The first release in over eight years for the Florida post-hardcore rock band led by Chuck Ragan and Chris Wollard was produced by Bill Stevenson and Jason Livermore.
Metascore:
74
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tbd
Storm & Grace
65

Storm & Grace
by Lisa Marie Presley
May 15, 2012
The third studio album for Lisa Marie Presley was produced by T-Bone Burnett and is her first on the Universal Republic label.
Metascore:
65
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tbd
R.A.P. Music
85

R.A.P. Music
by Killer Mike
May 15, 2012
The sixth album for Atlanta rapper Killer Mike was produced by El-P and includes guest appearances from Bun B, T.I., Scar, Emily Panic, and Trouble.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.6
True
74

True
by Violens
May 15, 2012
The second release for the Brooklyn indie trio led by Jorge Elbrecht was more of a collaborative effort than its 2010 debut.
Metascore:
74
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tbd
Space Homestead
70

Space Homestead
by MV & EE
May 15, 2012
This is the latest release from Matt Valentine and Erika Elder.
Metascore:
70
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tbd
Family Perfume, Vol. 2
77

Family Perfume, Vol. 2
by White Fence
May 15, 2012
This is the second part of the Family Perfume album from Strange Boys' Tim Presley as White Fence.
Metascore:
77
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Go! Pop! Bang!
70

Go! Pop! Bang!
by Rye Rye
May 15, 2012
The debut full-length release for the Baltimore club rapper features guest appearances by Akon, Robyn, Tyga, and Porcelain Black.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.3
There Is a Bomb in Gilead
80

There Is a Bomb in Gilead
by Lee Bains III & the Glory Fires
May 15, 2012
This is the debut solo album for ex-Dexateen member Lee Bains III with his band the Glory Fires.
Metascore:
80
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tbd
Harmonic
82

Harmonic
by Philm
May 14, 2012
The debut release from the band comprised of Dave Lombardo of Slayer, Gerry Nestler of Civil Defiance, and Pancho Tomaselli of War.
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82
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tbd
Versions
78

Versions
by David Daniell
May 14, 2012
David Daniell and Douglas McCombs' music was remixed by Tortoise veteran Ken Brown.
Metascore:
78
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[Sic]
60

[Sic]
by Bang On!
May 14, 2012
This is the debut album for the Liverpool rapper Elliott Egerton as Bang On!.
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60
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Bending the Dark
69

Bending the Dark
by The Imagined Village
May 14, 2012
This is the third full-length release from the British folk collective led by Simon Emmerson of Afro Celt Sound System.
Metascore:
69
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tbd
Spirits
68

Spirits
by Plankton Wat
May 14, 2012
This is the second release for the Portland, Oregon-based artist Dewey Mahood.
Metascore:
68
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What the World Needs Now
83

What the World Needs Now
by The Sugarman 3
May 14, 2012
The fourth studio album from the funk trio of Neal Sugarman, Adam Scone, and Rudy Albin is its first since 2002's Pure Cane Sugar.
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83
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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.
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66
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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.
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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.
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75
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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
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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.
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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.
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71
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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.
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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.
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76
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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