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Radiant Door [EP]

Radiant Door [EP]

by Crystal Stilts
November 15, 2011
The third EP for the Brooklyn band was produced by the band's guitarist, JB Townsend.
Metascore:
67
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tbd
Fuck Death

Fuck Death

by Blackout Beach
November 15, 2011
Carey Mercer recorded his second album under the name Blackout Beach by himself.
Metascore:
79
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tbd
Disaster Tourist

Disaster Tourist

by Spotlight Kid
November 14, 2011
This is the second release for the British six-piece shoegaze band.
Metascore:
53
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tbd
Thunder Thighs

Thunder Thighs

by Kimya Dawson
November 14, 2011
The former Moldy Peach returns with an album featuring Aesop Rock, John Darnielle of The Mountain Goats, and The Strokes' Nikolai Fraiture as guest artists.
Metascore:
72
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We Stay Together [EP]

We Stay Together [EP]

by Andy Stott
November 8, 2011
Andy Stott releases a second EP to his earlier released EP Passed Me By.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.2
Artificial Heart

Artificial Heart

by Jonathan Coulton
November 8, 2011
The first full-sized studio release from the songwriter for the Portal video game series, this album contains his first new material since 2006. It was produced by They Might Be Giants' John Flansburgh and features Suzanne Vega, John Roderick (of The Long Winters), and Sara Quin (of Tegan and Sara).
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.4
Treefight for Sunlight

Treefight for Sunlight

by Treefight for Sunlight
November 8, 2011
Originally released in the UK in February 2011 with the title Treefight for Sunlight, this is the debut album from the Danish quartet.
Metascore:
78
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Welcome To Condale

Welcome To Condale

by Summer Camp
November 8, 2011
The debut full-length album for the pop duo of Elizabeth Sankey and Jeremy Warmsley was produced by Steve Mackey.
Metascore:
70
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Parallax

Parallax

by Atlas Sound
November 8, 2011
The third studio album under the Atlas Sound name was produced by Bradford Cox himself and Nicholas Vernhes.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.5
The Vision

The Vision

by Joker
November 8, 2011
The British dubstep and grime producer Liam McLean releases his full-length debut on the 4AD label.
Metascore:
58
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Crazy Clown Time

Crazy Clown Time

by David Lynch
November 8, 2011
Film director David Lynch releases a solo album of electro-pop featuring Karen O of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs as a guest singer on one track.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.9
Without You

Without You

by King Midas Sound
November 8, 2011
King Midas Sound's 2009 album is redone by a variety of artists, including Flying Lotus, Gang Gang Dance, Nite Jewel, Hype Williams, Kode 9, and the Spaceape.
Metascore:
74
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Humor Risk

Humor Risk

by Cass McCombs
November 8, 2011
The San Francisco-based singer-songwriter releases his second album for the year.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.6
Replica

Replica

by Oneohtrix Point Never
November 8, 2011
The sixth album for Brooklyn-based electronic artist Daniel Lopatin utilizes samples of 1980's commercials.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.6
Time Machine 2011: Live in Cleveland

Time Machine 2011: Live in Cleveland

by Rush
November 8, 2011
The Canadian progressive rock band releases a two-disc set recording of its April 15, 2011, concert at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.8
Weather

Weather

by Me'Shell Ndegéocello
November 8, 2011
The ninth album for the singer was produced by Joe Henry and features appearances by Chris Connelly and Benji Hughes.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.5
The  Black Belles

The Black Belles

by The Black Belles
November 8, 2011
Metascore:
59
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Tumble Bee: Laura Veirs Sings Folk Songs for Children

Tumble Bee: Laura Veirs Sings Folk Songs for Children

by Laura Veirs
November 8, 2011
Laura Veirs' children's album produced by Grammy-nominated Tucker Martine was inspired by the birth of their son. It features such guest performers as Colin Meloy of the Decemberists, Jim James of My Morning Jacket, and Bela Fleck.
Metascore:
74
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Weightless

Weightless

by Animals as Leaders
November 8, 2011
The second album for the progressive metal band led by Tosin Abasi features new drummer Navene Koperweis, and rhythm guitarist Javier Reyes.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.9
The  Dreamer

The Dreamer

by Etta James
November 8, 2011
Coproduced with Josh Sklair and her sons, Danto and Sametto, The Dreamer is said to be Etta James' final album as she retires to take care of her health.
Metascore:
78
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National Treasures: The Complete Singles

National Treasures: The Complete Singles

by Manic Street Preachers
November 8, 2011
This compilation was released in honor of the 21st anniversary of the Welsh alternative rock band's first major label single and features 38 tracks.
Metascore:
96
User Score:
8.6
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Pt. 1 [Original Soundtrack]

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Pt. 1 [Original Soundtrack]

by Original Soundtrack
November 8, 2011
The Belle Brigade, The Joy Formidable, Bruno Mars, Mia Maestro, Christina Perri, Theophilus London, and Iron & Wine are some of the artists on this soundtrack for the fourth Twilight movie.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.3
Ghost Town

Ghost Town

by Owen
November 8, 2011
This is the sixth solo album for Mike Kinsella under the name Owen.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
6.5
So Outta Reach [EP]

So Outta Reach [EP]

by Kurt Vile
November 8, 2011
The six-track EP features tracks not used in his earlier released 2011 album, Smoke Ring For My Halo.
Metascore:
76
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tbd
Fear of God II: Let Us Pray [EP]

Fear of God II: Let Us Pray [EP]

by Pusha T
November 8, 2011
Clipse member Pusha T releases his first solo album with G.O.O.D. Music and features guest appearances by Diddy, Kanye West, Young Jeezy, 50 Cent, Pharrell, and Rick Ross, and Tyler, the Creator.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.8
Satan Is Real/Handpicked Songs 1955-1962

Satan Is Real/Handpicked Songs 1955-1962

by The Louvin Brothers
November 8, 2011
Satan Is Real and the best-of collection from the country duo of Ira and Charlie Louvin are packaged together by Light in the Attic Records.
Metascore:
94
User Score:
5.8
In Some Way, Shape, or Form

In Some Way, Shape, or Form

by Four Year Strong
November 8, 2011
The fourth album for the rock band from Massachusetts is its first without keyboardist Josh Lyford.
Metascore:
60
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tbd
It's All Good

It's All Good

by Joe Nichols
November 8, 2011
The latest album for the Arkansas-born country singer was produced by Buddy Cannon.
Metascore:
72
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tbd
Panic of Looking [EP]

Panic of Looking [EP]

by Brian Eno
November 8, 2011
Brian Eno and poet Rick Holland return with their second release together. The six-track EP contains songs from the Drums Between Bells recording sessions.
Metascore:
64
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tbd
Rio [Live]

Rio [Live]

by Keith Jarrett
November 8, 2011
The two-disc set is a recording of Keith Jarrett's April 2011 show at the Theatro Municipal in Rio de Janeiro.
Metascore:
90
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tbd
Dive

Dive

by Tycho
November 8, 2011
This is the second album for San Francisco-based graphic design/electronic artist Scott Hansen as Tycho.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.6
Komba

Komba

by Buraka Som Sistema
November 8, 2011
Portugal's Buraka Som Sistema, best known for blending African kuduro with European techno and dubstep, presents its second album. Komba is named after an Angolan religious ritual celebrated seven days after someone passes away.
Metascore:
76
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tbd
Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds

by Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds
November 8, 2011
Noel Gallagher of Oasis returns with his debut solo album, which also includes Mike Rowe, former keyboardist for Oasis; Jeremy Stacy of The Lemon Trees; Lenny Castro; and the Crouch End Festival Chorus.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.0
Blue Slide Park

Blue Slide Park

by Mac Miller
November 8, 2011
The debut full-length album for the Pittsburgh rapper follows the release of his 2010 mixtap K.I.D.S.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
5.8
At Your Inconvenience

At Your Inconvenience

by Professor Green
November 8, 2011
The second studio album by the British rapper features appearances by Ed Drewett, Fink, Emile Sande, and others.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
6.3
Carrion Crawler/The Dream

Carrion Crawler/The Dream

by Thee Oh Sees
November 8, 2011
This is the second album in 2011 for the alternative rock band led by John Dwyer.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.5
Every Step's a Yes

Every Step's a Yes

by The Bees [Band of Bees]
November 8, 2011
The British band's fourth studio album was produced by its lead singer Paul Butler.
Metascore:
73
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tbd
200 Years

200 Years

by 200 Years
November 8, 2011
This debut album is the collaboration between Ben Chasny of Six Organs of Admittance and Elisa Ambrogio of Magik Markers.
Metascore:
59
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tbd
Decas

Decas

by As I Lay Dying
November 8, 2011
Released on the metal band's 10th anniversary, the album collects covers and remixes, as well as adds three new songs.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
6.0
Kinshasa One Two

Kinshasa One Two

by DRC Music
November 8, 2011
The music project headed up by Damon Albarn was mainly recorded outside, with the help of 11 other producers working with more than 50 Congolese musicians.
Metascore:
71
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DJ-Kicks

DJ-Kicks

by Gold Panda
November 8, 2011
The British DJ/producer releases a 22-track compilation for the DJ-Kicks series for !K7 Records.
Metascore:
70
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King Krule [EP]

King Krule [EP]

by King Krule
November 8, 2011
Brit school attendee Archy Marshall releases his debut five-track EP under the pseudonym, King Krule. He was previously known as the Zoo Kid.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.9
Big Bells and Dime Songs

Big Bells and Dime Songs

by Luke Roberts
November 8, 2011
The Nashville-born and New York-based folk singer releases his debut album recorded by Kyle Spence of Harvey Milk.
Metascore:
67
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tbd
Ecstatics International

Ecstatics International

by Swimming
November 7, 2011
The second album from the Nottingham-based space rock band was produced by John S. and engineered by Jonathon Spittlehouse.
Metascore:
72
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tbd
Black and Brown!

Black and Brown!

by Danny Brown
November 7, 2011
Black Milk and Danny Brown team up for this 10-track EP produced by Black Milk.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.7
Recorrupted [EP]

Recorrupted [EP]

by Whitechapel
November 7, 2011
The five-track EP for the metal band from Knoxville includes one new song, two remixes, a Pantera cover song, and an acoustic song.
Metascore:
48
User Score:
5.2
Hollandaze

Hollandaze

by Odonis Odonis
November 7, 2011
The debut album for the Toronto-based project for Dean Tzenos collects recordings he made at home.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Nine and a Half Psychedelic Meditations on British Wrestling of the 1970's and Early '80s

Nine and a Half Psychedelic Meditations on British Wrestling of the 1970's and Early '80s

by Luke Haines
November 7, 2011
Haines has said that his motivation for writing this 30-minute, 10-song concept album about wrestling was his father's recent illness and how it caused him to reflect on childhood memories of watching the sport.
Metascore:
78
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tbd
Total Decay [EP]

Total Decay [EP]

by The Soft Moon
November 7, 2011
This is a four-track EP for Luis Vasquez's one-man project, The Soft Moon.
Metascore:
74
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tbd
Balls Out

Balls Out

by Steel Panther
November 1, 2011
The second album for the band as Steel Panther continues its over-the-top lyrics with the hard rock and heavy metal style of the bands of the 1980s.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.5
Achtung Baby [Super Deluxe]

Achtung Baby [Super Deluxe]

by U2
November 1, 2011
On the 20th anniversary of the original release, the seventh studio album reissue includes remixes, B-sides, and outtakes. The larger box set editions add the eighth album, Zooropa and four DVDs of videos, documentaries, and a live concert from Sydney.
Metascore:
93
User Score:
8.7
Someone To Watch over Me

Someone To Watch over Me

by Susan Boyle
November 1, 2011
The third album for the Scottish singer sees the Britain's Got Talent winner singing contemporary songs as well as classic standards.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
4.8
Ambition

Ambition

by Wale
November 1, 2011
The second album for the Washington, DC, rapper features guest appearances by Big Sean, Kid Cudi, Jeremih, Lloyd, Miguel, Meek Mill, and Rick Ross.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
6.9
Under the Mistletoe

Under the Mistletoe

by Justin Bieber
November 1, 2011
The second album for the teenage pop singer is a Christmas album with guest appearances by The Band Perry, Boyz II Men, Busta Rhymes, Mariah Carey, and Usher.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
4.0
The Solitude of Prime Numbers

The Solitude of Prime Numbers

by Mike Patton
November 1, 2011
The 16-track release features songs from the film adaptation of Paolo Giordano's novel The Solitude of Prime Numbers, as well as songs that were not used in the film.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Exits & All the Rest

Exits & All the Rest

by Girl in a Coma
November 1, 2011
The fourth full-length album for the Texas rock trio continues to show the influences of the music in San Antonio including punk, rockabilly, and tejano music.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Biasonic Hotsauce: Birth of the Nanocloud

Biasonic Hotsauce: Birth of the Nanocloud

by Zed Bias
November 1, 2011
British dance music producer Dave Jones teams up with some of the UK's leading producers and artists, including Toddla T, Mark Pritchard, Skream, and FaltyDL.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Stereo Typical

Stereo Typical

by Rizzle Kicks
November 1, 2011
This is the debut album for the British rap duo of Jordan "Rizzle" Stephens and Harley "Sylvester" Alexander-Sule that grew up together and met again in college.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.5
(+)DOME

(+)DOME

by Seekae
November 1, 2011
The Australian electronic trio releases its debut album featuring samples and live instrumentation.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Th1rt3en

Th1rt3en

by Megadeth
November 1, 2011
The 13th album for the heavy metal band was produced by Johnny K.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.1
Blouse

Blouse

by Blouse
November 1, 2011
This is the debut full-length album for the Portland, Oregon-based band.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Lulu

Lulu

by Lou Reed
November 1, 2011
Lou Reed and Metallica collaborated on this two-disc set of music based on Frank Wedekind's LuLu plays.
Metascore:
45
User Score:
2.3
Love Album, Part Two

Love Album, Part Two

by Angels & Airwaves
November 1, 2011
The fourth studio album was released in conjunction with the film Love and executive produced by band leader Tom DeLonge.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
7.5
Ceremonials

Ceremonials

by Florence + the Machine
November 1, 2011
The darker second album for the indie band was produced by Paul Epworth.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.9
Long Live the King [EP]

Long Live the King [EP]

by The Decemberists
November 1, 2011
The indie folk band releases its second EP of the year that contains B-sides from its The King Is Dead album.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
6.1
The SMiLE Sessions

The SMiLE Sessions

by The Beach Boys
November 1, 2011
The collection of sessions from the never-released SMiLe album are finally released together after many years of parts of the collection being released through bootlegs or legally on other album collections.
Metascore:
96
User Score:
8.9
Four the Record

Four the Record

by Miranda Lambert
November 1, 2011
The aptly titled fourth album for the country singer features a duet with her husband, Blake Shelton.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.4
Live Love A$AP

Live Love A$AP

by A$AP Rocky
October 31, 2011
The New York rapper who signed a $3 million deal with Polo Grounds/RCA releases his debut mixtape.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.4
Soul Time!

Soul Time!

by Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings
October 31, 2011
The latest album for the funk and soul group collects songs from b-sides, exclusives, and bonus tracks.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
tbd
Violence Begets Violence

Violence Begets Violence

by Jedi Mind Tricks
October 31, 2011
The seventh album from the underground hip-hop duo, Vinnie Paz and Jus Allah, features guest appearances from members of Paz's Army of Pharoahs and others. Longtime JMT producer Stoupe did not produce this time around.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
7.6
Whatever, Whenever

Whatever, Whenever

by Mark Sultan
October 25, 2011
Thirteen tracks from Mark Sultan's vinyl LP releases Whatever I Want and Whenever I Want are collected in this CD release.
Metascore:
73
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tbd
Far Side Virtual

Far Side Virtual

by James Ferraro
October 25, 2011
The sounds of an electronic device-driven world are the influences on Ferraro's first full-length release on the Hippos in Tanks label.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.3
Bad as Me

Bad as Me

by Tom Waits
October 25, 2011
The latest album for the singer-songwriter is the first album of all new songs since 2004's Real Gone.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
7.9
Howl Of The Lonely Crowd

Howl Of The Lonely Crowd

by Comet Gain
October 25, 2011
The British indie pop band's latest album was produced by Edwyn Collins and Ryan Jarman of The Cribs.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
El Tren Fantasma

El Tren Fantasma

by Chris Watson
October 25, 2011
Recorded during five weeks of travel by train throughout Mexico, El Tren Fantasma is a sonic portrait of the "ghost train" captured by sound recordist and co-founder of Cabaret Voltaire, Chris Watson.
Metascore:
82
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tbd
Bad Penny

Bad Penny

by Spectrals
October 25, 2011
Louis Jones' debut release of pop rock was produced by Richard Formby.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
4everevolution

4everevolution

by Roots Manuva
October 25, 2011
British rapper Rodney Smith's latest studio album features guest appearances by Toddla T, DJ MK, Daddy Kope, Ricky Ranking, and Rokhsan.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
Free All the Monsters

Free All the Monsters

by The Bats
October 25, 2011
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Nightlife

Nightlife

by Phantogram
October 25, 2011
This is the third EP for the New York electronic rock duo of Sarah Barthel and Josh Carter.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.5
Tarot Classics [EP]

Tarot Classics [EP]

by Surfer Blood
October 25, 2011
The indie rock band releases a six-track EP, which includes remixes by Speculator and Totally Sincere.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.8
Ilo Veyou

Ilo Veyou

by Camille
October 25, 2011
The French singer's third album sung in both English and her native language moves to a classical sound after the electronic style of her 2008 album, Music Hole.
Metascore:
74
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tbd
The  Singing Mailman Delivers

The Singing Mailman Delivers

by John Prine
October 25, 2011
The two-disc set contains recordings from 1970 (before Prine's debut album was recorded in 1971) from the singer-songwriter that is admired by Bob Dylan.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
A  Very She & Him Christmas

A Very She & Him Christmas

by She & Him
October 25, 2011
Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward reunite for a Christmas album of classic chestnuts and a few new holiday songs.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
6.6
Acrobats

Acrobats

by Peggy Sue
October 25, 2011
The indie rock trio's second album was produced by John Parish.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
DJ-Kicks

DJ-Kicks

by Scuba
October 25, 2011
Paul Rose, otherwise known as Scuba, heads this compilation for the DJ-Kicks series.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Smoking in Heaven

Smoking in Heaven

by Kitty, Daisy & Lewis
October 25, 2011
The second album for the British trio of siblings continues its retro pop sounds that this time includes influences from country, blues, Latin, and ska music.
Metascore:
72
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tbd
Empros

Empros

by Russian Circles
October 25, 2011
The fourth full-length album for the Chicago instrumental metal band was produced by Brandon Curtis of The Secret Machines.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.6
El Rego et Ses Commandos

El Rego et Ses Commandos

by El Rego
October 25, 2011
This is a remastered collection of West African soul music from El Rego originally released in the 1960s-1970s.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
tbd
A  Map of the Floating City

A Map of the Floating City

by Thomas Dolby
October 25, 2011
The concept album made up of three EPs about three imaginary continents is the first since the singer's 1992 album Astronauts & Heretics.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Live Music

Live Music

by The Strange Boys
October 24, 2011
Jim Eno of Spoon produced the third album for the Austin, Texas rock group.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Travels in the Dustland

Travels in the Dustland

by The Walkabouts
October 24, 2011
This is the first studio album in six years from the Seattle rock band led by Chris Eckman and Carla Torgerson.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Count Yer Lucky Stars

Count Yer Lucky Stars

by Gringo Star
October 24, 2011
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
Call It Blazing

Call It Blazing

by A Classic Education
October 24, 2011
The debut full-length album for the indie rock band led by Jonathan Clancy was produced by Jarvis Taveniere.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Geronimo!

Geronimo!

by Piney Gir
October 24, 2011
Rob Campanella produced the fifth album for the Kansas-born and London-based singer-songwriter.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Mylo Xyloto

Mylo Xyloto

by Coldplay
October 24, 2011
The fifth full-length studio release for the alternative rock band is a concept album about the love story of Mylo Xyloto, set in an alien dystopia.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.4
Audio, Video, Disco

Audio, Video, Disco

by Justice
October 24, 2011
The second full-length studio album for the French electronic duo features guest appearances by Ali Love, Morgan Phalen, and Vincent Vendetta.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.9
No Thyself

No Thyself

by Magazine
October 24, 2011
This is the first album in 30 years for the British post-punk band who reunited in 2008.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Some Kind of Hate

Some Kind of Hate

by Aiden
October 24, 2011
William Control produced the second album in 2011 for the Seattle, Washington-based rock band.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Pan Am Stories

Pan Am Stories

by Rangers
October 24, 2011
The two-disc release from San Francisco-based Joe Knight includes a 13-plus minute track.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Stronger

Stronger

by Kelly Clarkson
October 24, 2011
The first American Idol winner returns with her fifth album.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
6.1