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Summer Bodies
64

Summer Bodies
by Dana Buoy
May 8, 2012
Dana Janssen of Akron/Family created his debut solo album while in Thailand.
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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
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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.
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81
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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76
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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
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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.
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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
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
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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.
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71
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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.
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74
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tbd
Burning Feeling
71

Burning Feeling
by Lovelock
April 30, 2012
This is the debut release for Zombi's Steve Moore as Lovelock.
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71
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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.
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65
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tbd
Civilization
73

Civilization
by Distal
April 30, 2012
This is the debut full-length release for Atlanta electronic producer Michael Rathbun as Distal.
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73
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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tbd
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74

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Diamond Rugs
68

Diamond Rugs
by Diamond Rugs
April 24, 2012
Adam Landry and Justin Collins produced the debut album from the indie "supergroup" that includes John McCauley and Robbie Crowell of Deer Tick, Steve Berlin of Los Lobos, Hardy Morris of Dead Confederate, Ian Saint Pe of the Black Lips, and Bryan Dufresne of Six Finger Satellite.
Metascore:
68
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tbd
Orcas
73

Orcas
by Orcas
April 24, 2012
The debut album of the collaboration between Benoit Pioulard and Rafael Anton Irisarri of the Sight Below.
Metascore:
73
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tbd
Carved into Stone
84

Carved into Stone
by Prong
April 24, 2012
Steve Evetts produced the ninth album for the heavy metal band from New York city.
Metascore:
84
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tbd
Love Is the Plan, The Plan Is Death
74

Love Is the Plan, The Plan Is Death
by James Blackshaw
April 24, 2012
The latest album from the James Blackshaw finds the guitarist using a nylon six-string guitar instead of his usual 12-string steel guitar.
Metascore:
74
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tbd
The Legendary Demos
74

The Legendary Demos
by Carole King
April 24, 2012
The 13 demo tracks gathered on the release includes songs from her debut album and songs she wrote for other artists.
Metascore:
74
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tbd
Up All Night
67

Up All Night
by Kip Moore
April 24, 2012
The debut studio release for the Georgia-born country singer was produced by Brett James.
Metascore:
67
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tbd
Into the Night [EP]
72

Into the Night [EP]
by The Raveonettes
April 24, 2012
The Raveonettes return with its latest four-track EP.
Metascore:
72
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tbd
Human Don't Be Angry
68

Human Don't Be Angry
by Human Don't Be Angry
April 24, 2012
The solo debut album for Former Arab Strap guitarist Malcolm Middleton was produced by Paul Savage and features drumming from fellow Arab Strap partner, Aidan Moffat.
Metascore:
68
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tbd
Time as We Know It: The Songs of Jerry Jeff Walker
68

Time as We Know It: The Songs of Jerry Jeff Walker
by Todd Snider
April 24, 2012
The latest album from Todd Snider is a tribute album to Jerry Jeff Walker.
Metascore:
68
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tbd
Personal Space: Electronic Soul 1974-1984
72

Personal Space: Electronic Soul 1974-1984
by Various Artists
April 24, 2012
DJ Dante Carfagna compiled the 17 tracks of disco soul and funk independent artists from 1974-1984.
Metascore:
72
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tbd
Northern Shore
61

Northern Shore
by Skydiggers
April 24, 2012
This is the eighth studio release for the Canadian folk rock group.
Metascore:
61
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tbd
Reform Club
87

Reform Club
by Claro Intelecto
April 24, 2012
This is the third full-length electronic album for producer Mark Stewart under the name Claro Intelecto.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
5.3
Candy Salad
67

Candy Salad
by Suckers
April 24, 2012
The second release for the Brooklyn-based indie pop trio was produced by Matt Boynton.
Metascore:
67
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tbd
United We Stand
65

United We Stand
by Brad
April 24, 2012
This is the fifth studio album for the side project led by Pearl Jam's Stone Gossard.
Metascore:
65
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tbd
The Wanted [EP]
62

The Wanted [EP]
by The Wanted
April 24, 2012
The British/Irish boy band's first release in the United States collects together 7 songs from its UK released albums: The Wanted and Battleground.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.7
The Body Wins
73

The Body Wins
by Sarah Jaffe
April 24, 2012
The second album from the Texas-based singer-songwriter was produced by John Congleton.
Metascore:
73
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tbd
Musostics
72

Musostics
by Junior Electronics
April 24, 2012
This is Stereolab's Joe Watson's debut release as Junior Electronics.
Metascore:
72
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tbd
Aloha Moon
67

Aloha Moon
by Magic Wands
April 24, 2012
This is the debut full-length release for the Nashville, Tennessee-based indie pop duo.
Metascore:
67
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tbd
From Beyond Love
69

From Beyond Love
by Strings of Consciousness
April 23, 2012
Julie Christmas of Battle of Mice and Made Out of Babies; Andria Degens of Current 93; Cosey Fanni Tutti of Throbbing Gristle, Graham Lewis of Wire; Lydia Lunch; and Oxbow's Eugene Robinson contribute vocals to Herve Vincenti and Philippe Petit's latest release of experimental music.
Metascore:
69
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tbd
Oh Holy Molar
77

Oh Holy Molar
by Felix
April 23, 2012
This is the second release from the British chamber pop trio.
Metascore:
77
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tbd
Generation Freakshow
60

Generation Freakshow
by Feeder
April 23, 2012
The eighth studio album for the Welsh rock band was produced by Chris Sheldon and lead singer Grant Nicholas.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
8.7
Ways To Forget
59

Ways To Forget
by Clock Opera
April 23, 2012
The debut full-length album for the British synth-pop band led by producer Guy Connelly.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
7.8
Mermaid Avenue: The Complete Sessions
85

Mermaid Avenue: The Complete Sessions
by Billy Bragg/Wilco
April 21, 2012
Woody Guthrie's daughter Nora contacted Billy Bragg about using some of the songs her father wrote in the 1940s. Bragg in turn, recruited the band Wilco to help complete the project. The Complete Sessions collects the two previously released volumes with a new third volume of songs, and a documentary about the creating the music to go with the folk legend's lyrics.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.0
Tell Tales
67

Tell Tales
by The Cornshed Sisters
April 17, 2012
The debut album for the quartet of Marie Nixon of Kenickie, Jennie Redmond, Cath Stephens, and Liz Corney was co-produced with Peter Brewis.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Yesterday Was Lived and Lost
78

Yesterday Was Lived and Lost
by New Build
April 17, 2012
Felix Martin and Al Doyle of Hot Chip along with Tom Hopkins collaborated on their debut album together as New Build.
Metascore:
78
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tbd
Sweet Heart Sweet Light
81

Sweet Heart Sweet Light
by Spiritualized
April 17, 2012
The seventh album for the space rock band was produced by frontman Jason Pierce.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.3
Beware and Be Grateful
71

Beware and Be Grateful
by Maps & Atlases
April 17, 2012
Jason Cupp returns to produce the second album for the indie rock quartet from Chicago.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.4
The Power Within
74

The Power Within
by DragonForce
April 17, 2012
The fifth full-length album for the British metal band is its first with new lead singer Marc Hudson, who replaced ZP Theart.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.4
Dross Glop
64

Dross Glop
by Battles
April 17, 2012
Dross Glop is a remix of Battles' 2011 album Gloss Drop.
Metascore:
64
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tbd
Long Black Cars
68

Long Black Cars
by The Wave Pictures
April 17, 2012
The latest album for the British indie rock trio led by David Tattersall was produced by the band.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Older Than My Old Man Now
79

Older Than My Old Man Now
by Loudon Wainwright III
April 17, 2012
The 21st release for the singer-songwriter features songs about growing older, family and death. It includes guest appearances from his children (Rufus, Martha, Lucy Wainwright Roche, and Lexie Kelly-Wainwright), Ramblin' Jack Elliott, John Scofield, Suzzy Roche, Chaim Tannenbaum, Chris Smither, and Dame Edna Everage.
Metascore:
79
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tbd
Criminal Heaven
78

Criminal Heaven
by We Are Serenades
April 17, 2012
This is the debut release for the Swedish duo of Markus Krunegard and Adam Olenius of Shout Out Louds.
Metascore:
78
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tbd
Nothing to Do
67

Nothing to Do
by Bleeding Knees Club
April 17, 2012
The debut full-length album for the Australian garage rock-pop duo of Alex Wall and Jordan Malane was produced by Devonte Hynes (aka Lightspeed Champion or Blood Orange).
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Heartbreaking Bravery
78

Heartbreaking Bravery
by Moonface
April 17, 2012
Spencer Krug's second album under the name Moonface was recorded with the Finnish band Siinai.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.5
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