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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
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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
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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
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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
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Provincial

Provincial

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

Strawberry

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