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Zoo

Zoo

by Ceremony
March 5, 2012
This is the San Francisco Bay Area punk group's first album on the Matador label.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.5
Mountain Echo

Mountain Echo

by Jodie Marie
March 5, 2012
The Welsh singer's 1960s-inspired debut album was produced by Bernard Butler.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Earth

Earth

by Black to Comm
March 5, 2012
The seventh full-length release from Marc Richter as Black To Comm is a soundtrack to a film by Singapore director Ho Tzu Nyen.
Metascore:
79
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tbd
Giants

Giants

by The Stranglers
March 5, 2012
The 17th album from the British punk rock band is its first without former lead singer Paul Roberts, who left the group in 2006.
Metascore:
71
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4eva N A Day

4eva N A Day

by Big K.R.I.T.
March 5, 2012
This is the third and final mixtape from the Mississippi rapper leading up to his Def Jam debut album Live From the Underground, which is scheduled to be released in June.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.7
Ceromonies (Ad Mortem ad Vitam) [Live]

Ceromonies (Ad Mortem ad Vitam) [Live]

by Fields of the Nephilim
March 5, 2012
The CD/DVD set features songs from the Goth rock band's two-night concert at London's Shepherds Bush Empire in 2008.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
tbd
Rooms Filled with Light

Rooms Filled with Light

by Fanfarlo
February 28, 2012
The British indie pop band incorporates more experimental textures and electronic instruments into its sophomore album produced by Ben Allen.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.1
Brain Pulse Music

Brain Pulse Music

by Masaki Batoh
February 28, 2012
The latest album from Masaki Batoh, the singer for the band Ghost, includes sounds made from brain waves he records with his Brain Pulse Machine.
Metascore:
71
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tbd
Leaving Eden

Leaving Eden

by Carolina Chocolate Drops
February 28, 2012
The follow-up to their 2010 Grammy-winning debut album was produced by Buddy Miller.
Metascore:
72
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tbd
Toward the Low Sun

Toward the Low Sun

by Dirty Three
February 28, 2012
The trio from Australia releases its first album of instrumental rock since 2005's Cinder.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.2
The Hare, the Hound & the Tortoise

The Hare, the Hound & the Tortoise

by Sweet Sweet Lies
February 28, 2012
This is the debut full-length album for the British indie rock six-piece.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
8.5
Hairdresser Blues

Hairdresser Blues

by Hunx
February 28, 2012
Seth Bogart returns as Hunx but without his backing band for his solo album produced by Ivan Julian.
Metascore:
68
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tbd
Another Happy Day [Original Soundtrack]

Another Happy Day [Original Soundtrack]

by Ólafur Arnalds
February 28, 2012
The Icelandic composer wrote the soundtrack to the 2011 film written by Sam Levinson.
Metascore:
65
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tbd
Parastrophics

Parastrophics

by Mouse on Mars
February 28, 2012
The 10th release for the German electronic music duo of Andi Toma and Jan St. Werner is their first album since 2006's Varcharz.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.0
All of Me

All of Me

by Estelle
February 28, 2012
The third album for the British singer features guest appearances by Chris Brown, Janelle Monae, Rick Ross, and Trey Songz.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.1
Breakfast

Breakfast

by Chiddy Bang
February 28, 2012
This is the debut release for Philadelphia alternative rap group Chiddy Bang.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
6.9
New Multitudes

New Multitudes

by Jay Farrar/Will Johnson/Anders Parker/Yim Yames
February 28, 2012
Unreleased songs from folk legend Woody Guthrie are interpreted by Son Volt's Jay Farrar, Centro-matic's Will Johnson, Anders Parker, and My Morning Jacket's Jim James.
Metascore:
81
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tbd
The Minimal Wave Tapes, Vol. 2

The Minimal Wave Tapes, Vol. 2

by Various Artists
February 28, 2012
This is the second volume of the compilation of electronic music recorded in the 1980s.
Metascore:
73
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tbd
The End of That

The End of That

by Plants and Animals
February 28, 2012
The third full-length album for the Canadian indie rock band was recorded in Paris, France.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.4
Utilitarian

Utilitarian

by Napalm Death
February 28, 2012
The 15th album for the British grindcore band was produced by Russ Russell.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.6
Ternion

Ternion

by We Have Band
February 28, 2012
The second album for the British trio sees the band expanding its indie dance sound.
Metascore:
68
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tbd
Black Radio

Black Radio

by Robert Glasper
February 28, 2012
The jazz pianist's latest album of original and cover songs features guest appearances by Bilal, Erykah Badu, Lalah Hathaway, Shafiq Husayn, Ledisi, Lupe Fiasco, KING, Chrisette Michele, Mos Def, Musiq Soulchild, Meshell Ndegeocello, and Stokley Williams.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.2
Imikuzushi

Imikuzushi

by Jim O'Rourke
February 28, 2012
The third collaboration between Keiji Haino, Jim O'Rourke, and Oren Ambarchi was recorded live in Japan.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.1
Hoods and Shades

Hoods and Shades

by Andre Williams
February 28, 2012
Don Was, Dennis Coffey, Jim White, Greasy Carlisi, and Jim Diamond contributed to Andre Williams' album produced by Matthew Smith.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
tbd
Release Me

Release Me

by Lyle Lovett
February 28, 2012
Lyle Lovett's final album with Curb Records features guest appearances from k.d. lang, Kat Edmonson, and Sara and Sean Watkins.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
TRST

TRST

by Trust
February 28, 2012
The Canadian duo of Robert Alfons and Austra's Maya Postepski offers a mix of synth-pop and goth on its debut release.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.6
Corrosion of Conformity

Corrosion of Conformity

by Corrosion of Conformity
February 28, 2012
The eighth album for the North Carolina punk metal band lacks Pepper Keenan and sees the return of the lineup that recorded its 1985's release Animosity.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Soul is Heavy

Soul is Heavy

by Nneka
February 28, 2012
The third album for the German-Nigerian singer features guest appearances from Black Thought of The Roots and Ms. Dynamite.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.4
Pre Language

Pre Language

by Disappears
February 28, 2012
The third album for the Chicago indie rock band is the first with Sonic Youth drummer Steve Shelly.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
The Wall [Experience/Immersion Edition]

The Wall [Experience/Immersion Edition]

by Pink Floyd
February 28, 2012
Pink Floyd's 1979 concept album that spawned a film and a stage show is remastered. The seven-disc Immersion set includes a DVD as well as unreleased demos and rare live recordings. The Experience box set only includes the remastered two-disc album and a disc with a selection of demos.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
9.1
Once Upon a Time in the West

Once Upon a Time in the West

by The White Buffalo
February 28, 2012
The second release for the country-rock project of Jake Smith, who has had songs in such television shows as Sons of Anarchy and Californication.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Days into Years

Days into Years

by Elliott Brood
February 28, 2012
The Canadian folk/punk trio third full-length release was inspired by graveyards in France and Belgium from the World Wars.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Young Man In America

Young Man In America

by Anaïs Mitchell
February 28, 2012
The singer-songwriter scales back from her 20-track 2010 album Hadestown with 11 folk tunes on her fifth album.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.0
Listen, Whitey! The Sounds of Black Power 1967-1974

Listen, Whitey! The Sounds of Black Power 1967-1974

by Various Artists
February 28, 2012
A companion album to Pat Thomas's book compiles songs, poems, and speeches by such artists as Amiri Baraka, Elaine Brown, Stokely Carmichael, Eldridge Cleaver, Bob Dylan, Dick Gregory, Roy Harper, Gil Scott-Heron, Marlena Shaw, and The Watts Poets.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
Tender Opposites

Tender Opposites

by TOPS
February 28, 2012
This is the debut full-length release for the Montreal indie rock foursome led by Jane Penny.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Possession

Possession

by Christian Mistress
February 28, 2012
The second release for the Washington state heavy metal band led by Christine Davis is its first on the Relapse label.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
Olympic Games

Olympic Games

by Siinai
February 28, 2012
This is the debut instrumental kraut-rock album from the Finnish band Siinai.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
tbd
WZRD

WZRD

by WZRD
February 28, 2012
The debut album for the rock project from Kid Cudi and producer Dot da Genius features Empire of the Sun as special guests.
Metascore:
50
User Score:
7.1
Yours Truly, Cellophane Nose

Yours Truly, Cellophane Nose

by Beth Jeans Houghton
February 28, 2012
The debut full-length album for the British singer-songwriter and her band, the Hooves of Destiny, was produced by Ben Hillier.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.6
The Slideshow Effect

The Slideshow Effect

by Memoryhouse
February 28, 2012
This is the debut full-length album on Sub Pop for the Canadian dream pop duo.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Myth

Myth

by Geographer
February 28, 2012
The second full-length album from the indie-pop trio was produced by Eli Crews.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.3
120 Days, Vol. 2

120 Days, Vol. 2

by 120 Days
February 28, 2012
This is the second full-length album for the Norwegian electro-rock band.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
tbd
Lung of Love

Lung of Love

by Amy Ray
February 28, 2012
The fourth solo album for Indigo Girl Amy Ray was produced by Greg Griffith.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Roses

Roses

by The Cranberries
February 28, 2012
Stephen Street produces the first album for the Irish rock band since 2001's Wake Up and Smell the Coffee.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
7.7
Ghostory

Ghostory

by School of Seven Bells
February 28, 2012
The third album for the dream pop group is its first without Claudia Deheza and it tells a story about the ghosts that surround a girl named Lafaye.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.0
The  Keychain Collection

The Keychain Collection

by Gang Colours
February 27, 2012
Will Ozanne's debut album as Gang Colours features a mix of downtempo and UK garage music.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Natives

Natives

by Bright Moments
February 27, 2012
Kelly Pratt who previously worked with Arcade Fire, Beirut, Coldplay, and LCD Soundsystem as their horn player releases his solo debut project as Bright Moments.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Into the Waves

Into the Waves

by Sophia Knapp
February 27, 2012
This is the solo debut full-length album for the Cliffie Swan (formerly known as Lights) member.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
The Belbury Tales

The Belbury Tales

by Belbury Poly
February 24, 2012
The fourth album for the band led by Jim Jupp features Christopher Budd and Jim Musgrave as guest musicians.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Point of Go

Point of Go

by Jonquil
February 21, 2012
Jonquil's third album sees the band downsized to a quartet with three members leaving to form the band Trophy Wife.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Carnivale Electricos

Carnivale Electricos

by Galactic
February 21, 2012
The New Orleans ensemble bring the sounds of Mardi Gras and Carnivale to its latest album of funk.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Sunkissed

Sunkissed

by Bad Weather California
February 21, 2012
The second album for the rock band from Colorado was produced by Seth Olinsky of Akron/Family.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Careless World: Rise of the Last King

Careless World: Rise of the Last King

by Tyga
February 21, 2012
The second album for the Compton, California, rapper features guest appearances by Busta Rhymes, Nicki Minaj, Nas, Robin Thicke, and Wale.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
5.1
Metal Moon

Metal Moon

by Dirty Ghosts
February 21, 2012
Canadian Allyson Baker leads the rock quartet in its debut full-length release produced by Aesop Rock.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
Killing Time

Killing Time

by Terry Malts
February 21, 2012
The first full-length album for the punk pop rock band that includes members from the indie pop band Magic Bullets.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
tbd
Visions

Visions

by Grimes
February 21, 2012
The fourth release for the Canadian artist Claire Boucher is her first on the 4AD label.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.8
Vee Vee [Remastered]

Vee Vee [Remastered]

by Archers of Loaf
February 21, 2012
This is the remastered release of the second album from the North Carolina indie rock band, who reunited in 2011.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.4
http://www.itstartshear.com

http://www.itstartshear.com

by Peter Broderick
February 21, 2012
The second full-length solo album for the multi-instrumentalist was produced by Nils Frahm.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Plumb

Plumb

by Field Music
February 21, 2012
The fourth album for the British indie rock quartet runs just over 30 minutes and spans 15 tracks.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.3
Giant Orange

Giant Orange

by Cheap Girls
February 21, 2012
Against Me!'s Tom Gabel produced the third album for the Michigan indie rock trio.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Meltdown

Meltdown

by Mind Spiders
February 21, 2012
Originally a solo project for Mark Ryan, the second album sees Mind Spiders growing into a six-piece band.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Montauk Variations

Montauk Variations

by Matthew Bourne
February 21, 2012
The British jazz pianist's debut release on The Leaf Label features solo piano pieces.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Freedom of Speech

Freedom of Speech

by Speech Debelle
February 21, 2012
This is the follow-up to her 2009 Mercury Music Prize-winning self-titled debut album.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
The Last Donkey Show

The Last Donkey Show

by John Wesley Coleman III
February 21, 2012
The sixth full-length album from the Texan singer-songwriter was recorded in Texas and Oakland, California.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
tbd
Life Somewhere Else

Life Somewhere Else

by Isidore
February 21, 2012
Steve Kilbey of Church and Jeffrey Cain of Remy Zero return after seven years for their second collaborative album as Isidore.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
7.4
Mr. M

Mr. M

by Lambchop
February 21, 2012
Dedicated to the late Vic Chesnutt, Mr. M is the latest album from the alt-country group led by Kurt Wagner and was recorded in Mark Never's studio.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.5
100 Acres of Sycamore

100 Acres of Sycamore

by Fionn Regan
February 21, 2012
The Irish singer-songwriter returns to a more acoustic sound on his third full-length album.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
6.8
On the Impossible Past

On the Impossible Past

by The Menzingers
February 21, 2012
The third full-length release from the punk rock band from Pennsylvania is its first on Epitaph Records.
Metascore:
93
User Score:
8.0
The Something Rain

The Something Rain

by Tindersticks
February 21, 2012
The British indie rock band led by Stuart Staples releases its ninth album.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.9
Beaus$eros

Beaus$eros

by Busdriver
February 21, 2012
The Los Angeles rapper's latest album is his first on FakeFour Inc. and is self-described as avant-garde.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
Reign of Terror

Reign of Terror

by Sleigh Bells
February 21, 2012
The second album for Sleigh Bells sees the Brooklyn-based indie duo adding more pop and guitar elements to their sound.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.7
How About I Be Me (And You Be You)?

How About I Be Me (And You Be You)?

by Sinéad O'Connor
February 21, 2012
The Irish singer-songwriter's ninth studio album was produced by her first husband, John Reynolds.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.2
I Am Gemini

I Am Gemini

by Cursive
February 21, 2012
Matt Bayles produced the concept album for the rock band led by Tim Kasher, about two twins, one evil and the other good, who are separated at birth and reunited.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.6
Some Nights

Some Nights

by Fun.
February 21, 2012
The band's first album on the Fueled By Ramen label was produced by Jeff Bhasker and features Janelle Monae on its single We Are Young.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.5
Put Your Back N 2 It

Put Your Back N 2 It

by Perfume Genius
February 21, 2012
The second album from Mike Hadreas under the Perfume Genius name was recorded in England and Washington.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.3
Where It Hits You

Where It Hits You

by Jim White
February 21, 2012
Jim White's wife left him for another man while he was working on this album.
Metascore:
71
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tbd
Voice of Ages

Voice of Ages

by The Chieftains
February 21, 2012
The 50th anniversary for The Chieftains sees the Irish folk group working with Bon Iver, Carolina Chocolate Drops, The Civil Wars, The Decemberists, Imelda May, Lisa Hannigan, The Low Anthem, Carlos Nunez, Paolo Nutini, Pistol Annies, Punch Brothers, and The Secret Sisters on the T-Bone Burnett/Paddy Moloney-produced album.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Interstellar

Interstellar

by Frankie Rose
February 21, 2012
Now credited without the Outs, Frankie Rose's second solo album looks toward the 1980s for sound influences.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.0
Dreams Say, View, Create, Shadow Leads

Dreams Say, View, Create, Shadow Leads

by Dustin Wong
February 21, 2012
A majority of the second album for Ponytail's guitarist Dustin Wong was live recorded.
Metascore:
74
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tbd
The  Higher You Get the Rarer the Vegetation

The Higher You Get the Rarer the Vegetation

by Knife and Fork
February 21, 2012
This is the second album for the collaboration between Eric Drew Feldman and Laurie Hall.
Metascore:
70
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tbd
Nzca/Lines

Nzca/Lines

by Nzca/Lines
February 20, 2012
The debut album for the one-man band project for Michael Lovett blends together R&B and pop styles.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
In Ghostlike Fading

In Ghostlike Fading

by My Best Fiend
February 20, 2012
The debut album for the Brooklyn indie rock quintet was co-produced by Matt Boynton.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
When You're Gone [EP]

When You're Gone [EP]

by Lapalux
February 20, 2012
This is British producer Stuart Howard's debut album on the Brainfeeder label.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Echo Ono

Echo Ono

by Pontiak
February 20, 2012
The latest album for the Virginia psych-rock band formed by brothers Jennings, Lain, and Van Carney was recorded at their rebuilt studio using only analog equipment.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
I Thought I Was an Alien

I Thought I Was an Alien

by Soko
February 20, 2012
This is the debut full-length release for the French singer and actor Stephanie Sokolinski.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.1
Maraqopa

Maraqopa

by Damien Jurado
February 20, 2012
Richard Swift, who worked on Damien Jurado's 2010 release, St. Bartlett, returns to produce on this live recorded album.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.9
Foolish Blood

Foolish Blood

by Two Hours Traffic
February 19, 2012
The fourth release for the indie rock band from Prince Edward Island was produced by Darryl Neudorf.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
They!Live

They!Live

by Benjamin Damage
February 14, 2012
British house music producers Benjamin Damage and Doc Daneeka were signed by Modeselektor after hearing the single Creeper last year.
Metascore:
68
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tbd
Be Good

Be Good

by Gregory Porter
February 14, 2012
This is the second album for the Grammy-nominated jazz singer.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
8.0
Emerald Forest and the Blackbird

Emerald Forest and the Blackbird

by Swallow the Sun
February 14, 2012
The Finnish doom/death metal band's fifth full-length is a concept album about a father burying his child.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Underrated Silence

Underrated Silence

by Ulrich Schnauss
February 14, 2012
German producer Ulrich Schnauss worked with fellow Engineers' bassist Mark Peters on this minimalist electronic album.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Fabriclive 61

Fabriclive 61

by Pinch
February 14, 2012
Fabric's latest mix compilation is from the British dubstep DJ/producer Pinch.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Blood for the Master

Blood for the Master

by Goatwhore
February 14, 2012
The fifth album from the New Orleans black metal band was produced by Erik Rutan.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Otis Taylor's Contraband

Otis Taylor's Contraband

by Otis Taylor
February 14, 2012
The theme of love and relationships runs through the latest release from blues singer Otis Taylor.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
E Volo Love

E Volo Love

by François & the Atlas Mountains
February 14, 2012
The fourth album for the Bristol, England-based indie pop band led by Frenchman Francois Marry is its first on the Domino label.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Animal Joy

Animal Joy

by Shearwater
February 14, 2012
Andy Stack of Wye Oak, Scott Brackett of Murder by Death, and Cully Symington of Cursive guest on the first album from the Austin indie rock band for Sub Pop.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.5
Hotel Amour

Hotel Amour

by Terranova
February 14, 2012
This is the first album from the German dance duo since 2004’s Digital Tenderness.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Fin

Fin

by John Talabot
February 14, 2012
This is the debut full-length release for the Barcelona-based house producer John Talabot.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.7
The Black Session [Live]

The Black Session [Live]

by Wire
February 14, 2012
The live album was recorded in Paris on May 10, 2011, and includes tracks from Red Barked Tree as well as songs from earlier releases.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Sweet Sour

Sweet Sour

by Band of Skulls
February 14, 2012
The second studio album for the British rock trio was produced by Ian Davenport.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.3