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Old Ideas

Old Ideas

by Leonard Cohen
January 31, 2012
The first new album from the Canadian singer-songwriter in eight years includes production work by Patrick Leonard, Ed Sanders, Dino Soldo, and Anjani Thomas.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.1
Be Strong

Be Strong

by The 2 Bears
January 31, 2012
Originally proposed as a three-piece with Metronomy's Joe Mount, Hot Chip's Joe Goddard and Raf Daddy went ahead with the idea without Mount to become The 2 Bears. After three EPs, the duo releases its debut full-length of original songs.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.0
Lineage

Lineage

by Shigeto
January 31, 2012
The eight track instrumental album from Zach Saginaw is his fifth under the pseudonym Shigeto.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Let It Burn

Let It Burn

by Ruthie Foster
January 31, 2012
The Austin singer-songwriter releases an album of gospel, folk, R&B, and rock covers, featuring The Blind Boys of Alabama, William Bell, Ike Stubblefield, and members of the Funky Meters as guests.
Metascore:
76
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tbd
The Hangman Tree

The Hangman Tree

by Laura J. Martin
January 31, 2012
The flutist's debut album includes xylophones, mandolins, and flutes, and features guest appearances by Buck 65 and Euros Childs.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Rad Times Xpress IV

Rad Times Xpress IV

by Black Bananas
January 31, 2012
Jennifer Herrema returns with RTX's Nadav Eisenman, Brian Mckinley, Kurt Midness, and Jaimo Welch under the name Black Bananas.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Born to Die

Born to Die

by Lana Del Rey
January 31, 2012
The full-length debut for the New York singer features the single Video Games, which appeared on the CW TV series Ringer.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
8.6
Like a Fire That Consumes All Before It...

Like a Fire That Consumes All Before It...

by Adam Arcuragi
January 31, 2012
This is the third full-length release from the indie singer-songwriter based in Philadelphia.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
tbd
Les Voyages de l'ame

Les Voyages de l'ame

by Alcest
January 31, 2012
The French black metal band led by Neige releases its third album.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.5
Feel the Sound

Feel the Sound

by Imperial Teen
January 31, 2012
The San Francisco indie band Imperial Teen returns to release its fifth studio album five years after its 2007 album, The Hair, The TV, The Baby & The Band.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.0
Keep Your Dreams

Keep Your Dreams

by Canyons
January 31, 2012
This is the debut release for the Sydney-based duo of Leo Holiday and Ryan Grieve.
Metascore:
63
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tbd
And Never Ending Nights

And Never Ending Nights

by Loops of Your Heart
January 31, 2012
Alex Willner's debut album for his solo project, Loops of Your Heart, features synth-based electronic music.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Invicta

Invicta

by Hit the Lights
January 31, 2012
The punk-pop band's third full-length album was produced by Machine and Mike Sapone.
Metascore:
63
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tbd
Django Django

Django Django

by Django Django
January 30, 2012
This is the debut release for the indie London-based quartet that began at an Edinburgh art school.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.7
Marcata

Marcata

by The Minutes
January 30, 2012
This is the debut album for the Irish rock trio.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
Portico Quartet

Portico Quartet

by Portico Quartet
January 30, 2012
The third album for the British jazz band incorporates electronic elements to its sound.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.3
No Selfish Heart

No Selfish Heart

by Rick Redbeard
January 28, 2012
The debut solo release for The Phantom Band frontman Rick Anthony was recorded in Scotland at his parent's house and his apartment.
Metascore:
88
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tbd
City of Vultures

City of Vultures

by Rise to Remain
January 24, 2012
This is the debut album for the British metal band led by Austin Dickinson, the son of Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.0
Colours

Colours

by Graffiti6
January 24, 2012
This is the debut full-length album from the duo of singer Jamie Scott and producer Tommy D.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.8
Seasons of My Soul

Seasons of My Soul

by Rumer
January 24, 2012
The debut release for British singer-songwriter was produced by Steve Brown.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
7.9
Dark Adrenaline

Dark Adrenaline

by Lacuna Coil
January 24, 2012
The sixth studio album for the Italian metal band includes a cover of R.E.M.'s Losing My Religion and was produced by Don Gilmore.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.2
1966

1966

by Karen Dalton
January 24, 2012
These home recordings were taped in 1966 when folk singer Karen Dalton and her husband Richard Tucker were in Colorado.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
The Second Three Years

The Second Three Years

by Frank Turner
January 24, 2012
This is a second compilation of B-sides and live recordings from 2009-2011 from the folk and punk singer.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Sinners Never Sleep

Sinners Never Sleep

by You Me at Six
January 24, 2012
The third album for the rock band from England was produced by Garth "GGGarth" Richardson.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
6.2
Live in Japan

Live in Japan

by Glen Campbell
January 24, 2012
This is the CD and US release of the live recording of Glen Campbell's concert in Japan on May 29, 1975 that was a Japanese-only release until now.
Metascore:
43
User Score:
tbd
Lights Out

Lights Out

by Big Deal
January 24, 2012
The debut album for the duo of American-born Kacey Underwood and London-native Alice Costelloe was coproduced with Dean Reid.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
What Happened to the La Las

What Happened to the La Las

by moe.
January 24, 2012
John Travis produces the first album on the Sugar Hill label for the jam band.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Clear Heart Full Eyes

Clear Heart Full Eyes

by Craig Finn
January 24, 2012
The debut solo album of The Hold Steady's Craig Finn includes elements of country music.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.0
La  Grande

La Grande

by Laura Gibson
January 24, 2012
The latest album for the singer-songwriter was inspired in part by the town of La Grande, Oregon.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.0
Sparrowmania!

Sparrowmania!

by Mighty Sparrow
January 24, 2012
The two-disc set collects songs recorded from the late 1960s to 1970s by Trinidad's "Calypso King of the World."
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Bangarang [EP]

Bangarang [EP]

by Skrillex
January 24, 2012
From First to Last's Sonny Moore releases his fourth EP of brostep, a subgenre of dubstep.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
6.1
Strange Weekend

Strange Weekend

by Porcelain Raft
January 24, 2012
This is the debut album for Mauro Remiddi under the name Porcelain Raft.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
5.9
More Beautiful Than Silence [EP]

More Beautiful Than Silence [EP]

by K'NAAN
January 24, 2012
Nas and Nelly Furtado guest on the five-track EP from the Somalian rapper.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
The Stars Are Indifferent to Astronomy

The Stars Are Indifferent to Astronomy

by Nada Surf
January 24, 2012
This is the seventh studio release for the New York alternative rock band led by Matthew Caws.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.1
Making It

Making It

by Stew & the Negro Problem
January 24, 2012
The album contains songs from Mark Stewart's stage production, as well as new songs about the end of his relationship with Heidi Rodewald after their success with the musical Playing Strange.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Hymns

Hymns

by Cardinal
January 24, 2012
This is the first album in nearly 20 years since Richard Davies and Eric Matthews released their debut albums as Cardinal in 1994.
Metascore:
66
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tbd
L.A. Woman

L.A. Woman

by The Doors
January 24, 2012
The second 40th anniversary rerelease of the final studio album for The Doors with Jim Morrison includes alternative versions of several songs on the album.
Metascore:
93
User Score:
8.7
Rhyton

Rhyton

by Rhyton
January 24, 2012
The debut album was recorded over three days, with the Brooklyn rock trio comprising Dave Shuford of NNCK and D. Charles Speer, Jimy SeiTang of Psychic Ills, and Spencer Herbst of Messages.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Attack On Memory

Attack On Memory

by Cloud Nothings
January 24, 2012
The second album for Cleveland's Cloud Nothings was produced by Steve Albini.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.7
Something

Something

by Chairlift
January 24, 2012
Alan Moulder and Dan Carey produces the first album in four years from New York's Chairlift.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.6
The Lion's Roar

The Lion's Roar

by First Aid Kit
January 24, 2012
Mike Mogis produces the second album for the Swedish sisters.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.6
Resolution

Resolution

by Lamb of God
January 24, 2012
The seventh album for the metal band was produced by Josh Wilbur.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.4
Soul 2

Soul 2

by Seal
January 24, 2012
Seal's second collection of classic soul covers was coproduced by David Foster and Trevor Horn.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
MU.ZZ.LE

MU.ZZ.LE

by Gonjasufi
January 24, 2012
The fourth album for the Las Vegas-based artist only runs 25 minutes long.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Provincial

Provincial

by John K. Samson
January 24, 2012
The Weakerthans' lead singer releases his debut solo full-length album.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Area 52

Area 52

by Rodrigo y Gabriela
January 24, 2012
Producer Peter Asher and a 13-piece Cuban orchestra help reinterpret some of Rodrigo y Gabriela favorite songs.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.7
U&I

U&I

by Leila
January 24, 2012
The fourth album for the electronic producer/artist who has worked with Bjork features Mt. Sims.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Subject: Matter [EP]

Subject: Matter [EP]

by Homeboy Sandman
January 24, 2012
This is the latest release from New York rapper Homeboy Sandman.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
100 Proof

100 Proof

by Kellie Pickler
January 24, 2012
The third country album for the American Idol contestant was produced by Frank Liddell.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.9
Chimes of Freedom: The Songs of Bob Dylan

Chimes of Freedom: The Songs of Bob Dylan

by Various Artists
January 24, 2012
Amnesty International releases a four-disc set of Bob Dylan covers by such diverse artists as Adele, Billy Bragg, Philip Glass, Flogging Molly, Michael Franti, Diana Krall, Kronos Quartet, Miley Cyrus, Ke$ha, K'naan, Ziggy Marley, Queens Of The Stone Age, Rise Against, Sinéad O'Connor, and Pete Townshend.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Emotional Traffic

Emotional Traffic

by Tim McGraw
January 24, 2012
Originally completed in 2010, the last album for the country singer on Curb Records features Ne-Yo as a guest.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
Human Again

Human Again

by Ingrid Michaelson
January 24, 2012
Producer David Kahne worked on the singer-songwriter's fifth album.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
6.4
Back on Time

Back on Time

by Plug
January 24, 2012
This is a collection of recordings from 1995-1998 by Luke Vibert under the name Plug.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Vodka & Ayahuasca

Vodka & Ayahuasca

by Gangrene
January 24, 2012
The second collaborative full-length album between Alchemist and Oh No includes Roc Marciano, Kool G. Rap, and Prodigy as guests.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.8
The Church of Rock and Roll

The Church of Rock and Roll

by Foxy Shazam
January 24, 2012
The fourth album for the Cleveland rock band was produced by The Darkness' Justin Hawkins
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.4
I Love You

I Love You

by Jason Urick
January 24, 2012
The second solo release for the now Portland, Oregon-based electronic artist was created while Urick was moving from Baltimore and dealing with his personal relationships.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
The Horror

The Horror

by Pop. 1280
January 24, 2012
The New York punk rock band named after a 1960s crime novel by Jim Thompson releases its debut full-length album of songs about a post-apocalyptic future.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Improvisations

Improvisations

by Zomes
January 23, 2012
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
City Awakenings

City Awakenings

by Mull Historical Society
January 23, 2012
Produced by Dom Morley, Colin MacIntyre's fourth full-length release as Mull Historical Society is about the cities that inspired him the most: Glasgow, London, and New York.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
The Face of Mount Molehill

The Face of Mount Molehill

by Neil Cowley Trio
January 23, 2012
Jazz pianist Neil Cowley's latest release includes a strings group and guitarist Leo Abrahams.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
And They Turned Not When They Went

And They Turned Not When They Went

by Imbogodom
January 23, 2012
Alexander Tucker and Daniel Beban's second release was recorded in part at the BBC's Bush House and mixes sounds from various locations in Britain.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
1992-2012

1992-2012

by Underworld
January 23, 2012
The three-disc set is a follow-up to its 1992-2002 compilation with additional B-sides, bonus tracks, and live tracks.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
8.4
A  Collection

A Collection

by Underworld
January 23, 2012
This one-disc compilation contains 16 tracks spanning the 20 years of the electronic band's career.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
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
User Score:
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
User Score:
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
User Score:
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
User Score:
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
User Score:
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
User Score:
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
User Score:
tbd
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
User Score:
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
User Score:
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
User Score:
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
User Score:
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