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Evolve or Be Extinct

Evolve or Be Extinct

by Wiley
January 19, 2012
This is the second album in six months for the British grime artist.
Metascore:
73
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tbd
The Thousandfold Epicentre

The Thousandfold Epicentre

by Devil's Blood
January 17, 2012
This is the second full-length release for the Dutch occult rock duo.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Let's Go Eat the Factory

Let's Go Eat the Factory

by Guided by Voices
January 17, 2012
Robert Pollard reunites with Guided by Voices to release the indie band's first album of new material in eight years.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.8
Voyageur

Voyageur

by Kathleen Edwards
January 17, 2012
Singer-songwriter Kathleen Edwards' latest album was coproduced with Justin Vernon of Bon Iver and features Norah Jones as a guest vocalist.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.5
Further Explorations [Live]

Further Explorations [Live]

by Chick Corea
January 17, 2012
Bill Evans collaborators pianist Chick Corea, bassist Eddie Gomez, and the late drummer Paul Motian recorded the tracks during a two-week period at New York's Blue Note club in 2010.
Metascore:
79
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tbd
The Revenant Diary

The Revenant Diary

by Mark Van Hoen
January 17, 2012
The latest solo album for the former Seefeel member was inspired by the rediscovery of some of his recordings from 1982.
Metascore:
84
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tbd
A Flash Flood of Colour

A Flash Flood of Colour

by Enter Shikari
January 17, 2012
The third album for the British band was produced by Dan Weller.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
This Means War

This Means War

by Attack Attack!
January 17, 2012
The third album for the Ohio metal band that mixes electronic elements in its sound was produced by lead singer Caleb Shomo.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
5.8
Cyrk

Cyrk

by Cate Le Bon
January 17, 2012
The Welsh singer-songwriter releases her second full-length album.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.1
A  Different Kind of Fix

A Different Kind of Fix

by Bombay Bicycle Club
January 17, 2012
The third album for the British rock band was produced by Ben Allen, along with contributions from Jim Abbiss and Jack Steadman.
Metascore:
77
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7.8
Headcage [EP]

Headcage [EP]

by Matthew Dear
January 17, 2012
The four track EP was produced with Van Rivers and the Subliminal Kid.
Metascore:
71
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tbd
Man with Potential

Man with Potential

by Pete Swanson
January 17, 2012
This is the first album on the Type label for the cofounder of Yellow Swans.
Metascore:
86
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tbd
Beautiful Things

Beautiful Things

by Anthony Green
January 17, 2012
Anthony Green of Circa Survive releases his second full-length solo album.
Metascore:
72
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Wonderland

Wonderland

by Steve Aoki
January 17, 2012
Travis Barker, Blaqstarr, Rivers Cuomo, Lil John, LMFAO, and Kid Cudi are some of the guests on the DJ/producer/Dim Mak Records founder's debut album.
Metascore:
54
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2.7
Future This

Future This

by The Big Pink
January 16, 2012
The second album for the British duo was produced by Paul Epworth.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
6.0
America Give Up

America Give Up

by Howler
January 16, 2012
This is the first full-length release for the Minnesota rock band led by Jordan Gatesmith.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.2
Which Side Are You On?

Which Side Are You On?

by Ani DiFranco
January 16, 2012
Pete Seeger guests on DiFrancho's cover of his song Which Side Are You On? on her 16th studio album.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
5.5
Habits & Contradictions

Habits & Contradictions

by ScHoolboy Q
January 14, 2012
A$AP Rocky, Dom Kennedy, Curren$y, and Kendrick Lamar are some of the guests on the Los Angeles rapper's second album on Top Dawg Entertainment.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.2
For the Good Times

For the Good Times

by The Little Willies
January 10, 2012
The Little Willies with Norah Jones on vocals and piano return with their second disc of country covers song by such artists as Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Cal Martin, Scotty Wiseman, Dangerous Curves, and Lefty Frizzell.
Metascore:
70
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tbd
Fallen Empires

Fallen Empires

by Snow Patrol
January 10, 2012
The sixth album for the Northern Ireland alternative rock band was recorded in California and features Lissie, R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe, and Queens Of The Stone Age guitarist, Troy Van Leeuwen as guests.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
8.2
Free Again: The 1970 Sessions

Free Again: The 1970 Sessions

by Alex Chilton
January 10, 2012
This two-disc collection includes six unreleased songs from Alex Chilton's solo album recorded after the end of Box Tops in 1969 and before he formed Big Star.
Metascore:
83
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tbd
Live from the Kitchen

Live from the Kitchen

by Yo Gotti
January 10, 2012
Yo Gotti first album for RCA Records features guest appearances from Rick Ross, Big K.R.I.T., Big Sean, Gucci Mane, Jadakiss, Nicki Minaj, Trina, and Wiz Khalifa.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
tbd
If...

If...

by Bill Ryder-Jones
January 10, 2012
The debut solo album from the former lead guitarist of The Coral was written as a musical adaptation of Italo Calvino's 1979 novel, If on a Winter's Night a Traveler and features The London Philharmonic.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.6
Garden Window

Garden Window

by O' Brother
January 10, 2012
The debut full-length album for the Atlanta rock quintet was produced by Andy Hull and Robert McDowell of Manchester Orchestra.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.0
It's the Arps [EP]

It's the Arps [EP]

by Todd Terje
January 9, 2012
Todd Terje uses an ARP2600 analog synthesizer on his four-track EP of space disco music.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.2
Given to the Wild

Given to the Wild

by The Maccabees
January 9, 2012
The third album for the British indie rock band was recorded over two sessions with producers Tim Goldsworthy, Bruno Ellingham, and Jag Jago.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.6
Idealistic Animals

Idealistic Animals

by Dear Reader
January 9, 2012
The second album for South African Cheri MacNeil was produced by Brent Knopf.
Metascore:
56
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tbd
Rich Forever

Rich Forever

by Rick Ross
January 6, 2012
The mixtape from Rick Ross features guest appearances by 2 Chainz, Diddy, Drake, French Montana, Nas, Pharrell, Kelly Rowland, Styles P, and Wale.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
5.2
The  Girl with the Dragon Tattoo [OST]

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo [OST]

by Trent Reznor
December 27, 2011
Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross return to work on the soundtrack of David Fincher's adaptation of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.7
Echoes of Silence

Echoes of Silence

by The Weeknd
December 21, 2011
This is the third of the Balloon Trilogy mixtapes offered for free via download by Canadian artist, Abel Tesfaye.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.8
TM:103 Hustlerz Ambition

TM:103 Hustlerz Ambition

by Young Jeezy
December 20, 2011
The Atlanta rapper's long-delayed follow-up to 2008's The Recession features guest appearances by such artists as Andre 3000, Devin the Dude, Fabolous, Future, Jay-Z, Jadakiss, Ne-Yo, Jill Scott, Snoop Dogg, T.I., and Trick Daddy. The deluxe edition includes four additional tracks featuring Eminem, Freddie Gibbs, Lil Wayne, and Piles as guests.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.7
The  Dreamer/The Believer

The Dreamer/The Believer

by Common
December 20, 2011
Maya Angelou, John Legend, and Nas appear as guests on the Chicago rapper's latest album produced by No I.D.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.3
Back to Love

Back to Love

by Anthony Hamilton
December 13, 2011
The fourth release for the soul singer features production from Babyface, James Poyser, Kelvin Wooten, and Salaam Remi.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.3
Mac and Devin Go to High School [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]

Mac and Devin Go to High School [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]

by Snoop Dogg
December 13, 2011
Bruno Mars, Curren$y, Juicy J, and Mike Posner guest on the Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa's soundtrack to their 2012 film, Mac and Devin Go to High School.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
6.6
Welcome Reality

Welcome Reality

by Nero
December 13, 2011
The electronic UK producer duo of Joe Ray and Dan Stephens, with guest vocalist Alana Watson, releases its debut full-length album.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.3
Kinshasa Succursale

Kinshasa Succursale

by Baloji
December 13, 2011
The Congo-born Belgian-raised rapper returned to the Democratic Republic of the Congo to work with some local musicians on his latest album.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
BAYTL

BAYTL

by Gucci Mane
December 13, 2011
This is the debut album for the collaboration between Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane and Bay Area-based V-Nasty.
Metascore:
39
User Score:
2.2
Strawberry

Strawberry

by Wussy
December 13, 2011
This is the fourth full-length album from the Cincinnati four-piece band.
Metascore:
84
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tbd
Stage Whisper

Stage Whisper

by Charlotte Gainsbourg
December 13, 2011
The double album from the French singer features an 11-track live set and seven unreleased studio tracks, many of which were produced by Beck for Gainsbourg's 2009 release IRM.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Made in Germany: 1995-2011

Made in Germany: 1995-2011

by Rammstein
December 13, 2011
The best-of collection for the German industrial metal band includes one new track, Mein Land.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.9
This One's for Him: A Tribute to Guy Clark

This One's for Him: A Tribute to Guy Clark

by Various Artists
December 13, 2011
Shawn Colvin, Rodney Crowell, Steve Earle, Patty Griffin, Lyle Lovett, Willie Nelson, Ron Sexsmith, Kevin Welch, John Townes Van Zandt II, and the Trishas are just some of the singers who contributed to the two-disc tribute to Texan singer-songwriter Guy Clark.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
The  Earn

The Earn

by Yu
December 13, 2011
This is the second solo album for the Washington, DC, rapper who was a member of the hip-hop group Diamond District.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
7.2
We Bought a Zoo [Original Soundtrack]

We Bought a Zoo [Original Soundtrack]

by Jónsi
December 13, 2011
Sigur Ros singer Jon Thor Birgisson composed the soundtrack to the Cameron Crowe movie We Bought A Zoo.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.1
Last Day of Summer

Last Day of Summer

by White Denim
December 13, 2011
The 12-song collection from prior recording sessions was originally released digitally in 2010.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.6
Love What Happened Here [EP]

Love What Happened Here [EP]

by James Blake
December 12, 2011
James Blake continues to be prolific with his third release in 2011, a three-track EP.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.1
Sugar

Sugar

by The Sunshine Factory
December 12, 2011
The second full-length album from the Alabama shoe-gaze band led by Ian Taylor is its first with bassist Sally Robertson and drummer Matthew Hendrich.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Dead Son Rising

Dead Son Rising

by Gary Numan
December 6, 2011
The album of songs that grew from unused demos from his previous works was produced by Ade Fenton.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
7.6
Bestival Live 2011

Bestival Live 2011

by The Cure
December 6, 2011
The recording of The Cure's appearance at Britain's Bestival in September 2011 is the band's first live album since 1993.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.8
Wilson Semiconductors [EP]

Wilson Semiconductors [EP]

by The Howling Hex
December 6, 2011
Royal Trux's Neil Hagerty returns as Howling Hex with a four-track EP.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
tbd
Red

Red

by Dia Frampton
December 6, 2011
This is the debut album for the singer who recently finished second on The Voice and is also in the band Meg & Dia.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.6
Funny Looking Angels

Funny Looking Angels

by Smith & Burrows
December 6, 2011
The Editors lead singer Tom Smith and former Razorlight drummer Andy Burrows team up to release an album of classic and original Christmas songs.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Collections, Vol. 1

Collections, Vol. 1

by Teebs
December 6, 2011
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
El Camino

El Camino

by The Black Keys
December 6, 2011
Danger Mouse returns to produce the seventh studio album for The Black Keys.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.6
Glimmer

Glimmer

by Jacaszek
December 6, 2011
Michal Jacaszek melds classical and electronic music together on his latest release.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
The  Magic of Youth

The Magic of Youth

by The Mighty Mighty Bosstones
December 6, 2011
The Boston ska band returns with its second album since reuniting in 2007.
Metascore:
71
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tbd
The Path of Totality

The Path of Totality

by Korn
December 6, 2011
On its 10th studio album, the West Coast nu metal band experiments with dubstep, collaborating with several on-the-rise producers, including Skrillex, Datsik, Kill the Noise, and 12th Planet.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
6.0
Lioness: Hidden Treasures

Lioness: Hidden Treasures

by Amy Winehouse
December 6, 2011
The final album from Amy Winehouse was compiled by producer Salaam Remi from demos, covers, and, outtakes recorded from 2002 to March 2011
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.1
Bitch Magnet

Bitch Magnet

by Bitch Magnet
December 6, 2011
Post rock band Bitch Magnet's three albums are remastered with alternate takes and unreleased songs on a three disc set.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
8.2
Johnny Foreigner vs Everything

Johnny Foreigner vs Everything

by Johnny Foreigner
December 6, 2011
This is the fourth full-length album for the British rock band.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Living Room Songs

Living Room Songs

by Ólafur Arnalds
December 6, 2011
The songs were recorded in the Icelandic composer's living room and originally released on YouTube in October 2011.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Undun

Undun

by The Roots
December 6, 2011
The 13th studio album is a concept album about the life of Redford Stephens, a fictional character who gets involved with drugs.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
8.7
New Album

New Album

by Boris
December 6, 2011
The third release in 2011 for the Japanese band was produced by Shinobu Narita.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Pinch & Shackleton

Pinch & Shackleton

by Pinch
December 6, 2011
The two dubstep producers release their first collaboration together.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
The Ship's Piano

The Ship's Piano

by Darren Hayman
December 6, 2011
The latest solo album for the former lead singer of Hefner was composed on a piano while he recovered from a fractured skull.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
rEvolver

rEvolver

by T-Pain
December 6, 2011
The latest album for the rapper includes guest appearances by Lil Wayne, Pitbull, Lily Allen, Wiz Khalifa, Chris Brown, and Ne-Yo.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
3.9
Love After War

Love After War

by Robin Thicke
December 6, 2011
The fifth studio album for the R&B singer features Lil Wayne as a guest and production by Pro-J.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
5.4
Flumina

Flumina

by Fennesz
December 5, 2011
The two-disc release is the third album from composer Ryuichi Sakamoto and ambient artist Christian Fennesz.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
This Is Tunng... Live From The BBC

This Is Tunng... Live From The BBC

by Tunng
December 5, 2011
This collection was recorded during television performances and contains songs from the experimental folk band's four previously released albums.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Journey of the Deep Sea Dweller, Vol. 1

Journey of the Deep Sea Dweller, Vol. 1

by Drexciya
December 1, 2011
The first of a planned rerelease of four volumes of electronic music from the Detroit group.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
tbd
Unexpected Victory

Unexpected Victory

by Raekwon
November 30, 2011
The mixtape from the Wu-Tang Clan member features guest appearances from Busta Rhymes, Mobb Deep, and C.L. Smooth.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
4.6
151A

151A

by Kishi Bashi
November 30, 2011
This is the debut solo full-length album for violinist/producer K. Ishibashi.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.7
Shy Pursuit

Shy Pursuit

by The Spinto Band
November 30, 2011
The indie pop band from Delaware releases its third full-length album.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Diamond in the Ruff

Diamond in the Ruff

by Freeway
November 30, 2011
The fourth solo studio release for the Philadelphia rapper features guest appearances by such artists as Marsha Ambrosius, Vivian Green, Musiq Soulchild, Neef Buck, and Wale.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Remembrance of Things To Come

Remembrance of Things To Come

by Princeton
November 30, 2011
This is the second full-length for the Los Angeles-based indie pop band.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
tbd
Sacred Fire [EP]

Sacred Fire [EP]

by Jimmy Cliff
November 29, 2011
Produced by Rancid's Tim Armstrong and recorded on vintage equipment, Sacred Fire is the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer's first release since 2004's Black Magic.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Whatever

Whatever

by Hot Chelle Rae
November 29, 2011
The second album for the Nashville pop rock quartet includes a guest appearance by Demi Lovato.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
5.1
The Singles Collection 2001-2011

The Singles Collection 2001-2011

by Gorillaz
November 29, 2011
The 15 tracks contain singles and remixes from the four albums by Damon Albarn's animated project.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.6
Live at the Royal Albert Hall

Live at the Royal Albert Hall

by Adele
November 29, 2011
The CD/DVD set is a recording of Adele at London's Royal Albert Hall during her 2011 tour promoting her second album, 21.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.1
Gish [Deluxe Edition]

Gish [Deluxe Edition]

by The Smashing Pumpkins
November 29, 2011
The deluxe edition of the remastered debut album for the Smashing Pumpkins includes a disc of unreleased/rare tracks and a DVD of a 1990 concert at Chicago's The Metro.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.7
Siamese Dream [Deluxe Edition]

Siamese Dream [Deluxe Edition]

by The Smashing Pumpkins
November 29, 2011
The deluxe edition of the remastered second album for the Smashing Pumpkins includes a disc of unreleased/rare tracks and a DVD of a 1993 concert at Chicago's The Metro.
Metascore:
96
User Score:
9.1
Hotel Sessions

Hotel Sessions

by The Lemonheads
November 29, 2011
The 14 songs were recorded while Evan Dando was in a hotel room in Australia in 1992-93.
Metascore:
57
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tbd
Stade 2

Stade 2

by Mr. Oizo
November 29, 2011
This is the fourth high-energy album from French electro-beat producer/musician/director Quentin Dupieux.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
7.8
Nothing [EP]

Nothing [EP]

by Zomby
November 28, 2011
Originally included as an appendage to the Japanese edition of Dedication, Nothing features a guest appearance by Panda Bear.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
The Iron Soul Of Nothing

The Iron Soul Of Nothing

by Sunn O)))
November 28, 2011
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Music for Confluence [Soundtrack]

Music for Confluence [Soundtrack]

by Peter Broderick
November 28, 2011
This is the soundtrack for the documentary by Jennifer Anderson and Vernon Lot about a man who is suspected of killing several girls in Idaho in the 1980s but was never charged.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Vantaa

Vantaa

by Vladislav Delay
November 28, 2011
Finnish artists Sasu Ripatti, who records under a variety of names, including Luomo, Uusitalo, Sistol, and Conoco, releases his first album on the Raster-Notion label under the Vladislav Delay name.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
In Case You Didn't Know

In Case You Didn't Know

by Olly Murs
November 25, 2011
The second album for the 2009 The X Factor (UK) runner-up features Rizzle Kicks and Jester as guests.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
6.1
(Together) [EP]

(Together) [EP]

by The Antlers
November 22, 2011
This EP of remixed and extended versions of songs from the album Burst Apart features guest spots from Neon Indian, Bear in Heaven, and Nicole Atkins.
Metascore:
46
User Score:
5.1
Mindset

Mindset

by The Necks
November 22, 2011
The latest release from the Australian jazz trio is composed of only two tracks, with each being over more than 20 minutes long.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Polymers Are Forever

Polymers Are Forever

by Future of the Left
November 22, 2011
The first single heard from the Welsh quartet since its 2009 album, Travels With Myself and Another, features the addition of second guitarist, Jimmy Watkins.
Metascore:
76
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tbd
Ersatz G.B.

Ersatz G.B.

by The Fall
November 22, 2011
This is the latest album for the British post-punk band led by Mark E. Smith.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.7
Remember Me, Vol. 1

Remember Me, Vol. 1

by Willie Nelson
November 22, 2011
James Stroud produced the 14 tracks that span the career of Willie Nelson between 1946 and 1989.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
No Kings

No Kings

by Doomtree
November 22, 2011
This is the second all-crew release from the Minneapolis, hip-hop collective. Produced by Paper Tiger and Laserbeak, it features emcees: P.O.S., Sims, Cecil Otter, Mike Mictlan, and Dessa.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.4
Passed Me By [EP]

Passed Me By [EP]

by Andy Stott
November 22, 2011
This is Manchester-based DJ and producer Andy Stott's latest album for Modern Love.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.8
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About the Sea Lions But Were Afraid to Ask

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About the Sea Lions But Were Afraid to Ask

by The Sea Lions
November 22, 2011
This is the debut album from the playful Californian, five-piece band.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Bangs & Works, Vol. 2: The Best of Chicago Footwork

Bangs & Works, Vol. 2: The Best of Chicago Footwork

by Various Artists
November 22, 2011
The second volume of tracks of footwork was again produced by Mike Paradinas.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
Well-Done

Well-Done

by Statik Selektah
November 22, 2011
Producer Static Selektah and rapper/chef Action Bronson's second album together is liberally sprinkled with humorous food references and features guest appearances by both Nina Sky and Meyhem Lauren.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.9
Occasion

Occasion

by Kidz in the Hall
November 22, 2011
The 14-track album by this MC-producer duo features Naledge, Double-O, and friends, including Marsha Ambrosius, Tabi Bonney, Bun B, and David Banner.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
tbd
This Silence Kills

This Silence Kills

by Dillon
November 22, 2011
The Berlin-based Dillon's debut album was released on techno label BPitch Control.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.8
Some Girls [Deluxe Edition]

Some Girls [Deluxe Edition]

by The Rolling Stones
November 21, 2011
The Rolling Stones' classic 1978 album is remastered and reissued to include 12 unreleased songs from the Some Girls recording sessions. A Super Deluxe edition adds the remastered Beast Of Burden/When the Whip Comes Down 7-inch single, a book, a print of a Helmut Newton photo, postcards, and a tour poster.
Metascore:
93
User Score:
7.8