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Let the Poison Out
77

Let the Poison Out
by The Beets
October 24, 2011
The third album for the rock band from Brooklyn was produced by Gary Olson of The Ladybug Transistor.
Metascore:
77
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tbd
Divine Providence
71

Divine Providence
by Deer Tick
October 24, 2011
The fourth full-length release for the indie rock group was produced by Adam Landry and Justin Collins.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.4
Clancy's Tavern
79

Clancy's Tavern
by Toby Keith
October 24, 2011
The latest album for the country singer was named after the bar his grandmother ran.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
2.4
Guitar Slinger
78

Guitar Slinger
by Vince Gill
October 24, 2011
Vince Gill's first album since 2006 features a song co-written with his wife, Amy Grant.
Metascore:
78
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tbd
Little Red Boots
67

Little Red Boots
by Lindi Ortega
October 24, 2011
Canadian country singer-songwriter Lindi Ortega releases her debut album produced Ron Lopata.
Metascore:
67
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tbd
In the Key of Disney
61

In the Key of Disney
by Brian Wilson
October 24, 2011
The Beach Boy reinterprets some of the classic Disney songs on his second album for Walk Disney Records.
Metascore:
61
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tbd
Mount Wittenberg Orca [EP]
79

Mount Wittenberg Orca [EP]
by Dirty Projectors
October 24, 2011
Bjork and the Dirty Projectors originally performed these songs in a bookstore and released the recordings digitally to benefit the preservation of protected marine life and oceans.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.8
If You Want Loyalty Buy a Dog
72

If You Want Loyalty Buy a Dog
by Little Axe
October 24, 2011
Skip McDonald's latest album produced by Adrian Sherwood features appearances by Dub Syndicate and Roots Radics.
Metascore:
72
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tbd
Staring at the X
73

Staring at the X
by Forest Fire
October 18, 2011
This is the second full-length album from the New York experimental rock band.
Metascore:
73
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tbd
Five Serpent's Teeth
80

Five Serpent's Teeth
by Evile
October 18, 2011
The third album for the British thrash metal band is its first without bass player Mike Alexander, who died in 2009.
Metascore:
80
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8.8
Purpose & Grace
82

Purpose & Grace
by Martin Simpson
October 18, 2011
The British folk singer-songwriter's cover album features Dick Gaughan, Fay Hield, and June Tabor as guest singers.
Metascore:
82
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tbd
Complete
88

Complete
by The Smiths
October 18, 2011
The title of the collection is somewhat of a misnomer because the eight-disc set contains the band's four albums remastered by Johnny Marr, three compilations, and a live album.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
8.8
Enough Thunder [EP]
64

Enough Thunder [EP]
by James Blake
October 18, 2011
The fourth EP for the electronic artist is a six-track EP follow-up to his debut and features a cover of Joni Mitchell's A Case of You.
Metascore:
64
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7.3
Hurry Up, We're Dreaming
76

Hurry Up, We're Dreaming
by M83
October 18, 2011
Anthony Gonzalez's two-disc album produced by Justin Meldal-Johnsen features contributions from Medicine's Brad Laner, Morgan Kibby, and Zola Jesus.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.7
Impossible Spaces
82

Impossible Spaces
by Sandro Perri
October 18, 2011
The second album under his real name combines the sounds of electronic, folk and rock music.
Metascore:
82
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tbd
Days
77

Days
by Real Estate
October 18, 2011
The second full-length release for the Brooklyn, New York-based indie rock band was recorded with Kevin McMahon.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.4
Rapprocher
69

Rapprocher
by Class Actress
October 18, 2011
The debut full-length album for the Brooklyn electro-pop band led by Elizabeth Harper.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.7
The Great Escape Artist
55

The Great Escape Artist
by Jane's Addiction
October 18, 2011
The alternative rock group returns with its first album since 2003's Strays, with Dave Sitek joining the three original members on the Rich Costey-produced release.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
7.1
Revelation Road
78

Revelation Road
by Shelby Lynne
October 18, 2011
After releasing two albums in 2010, the singer-songwriter returns with her 12th studio album.
Metascore:
78
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tbd
Soul Punk
65

Soul Punk
by Patrick Stump
October 18, 2011
The Fall Out Boy singer also wrote and produced this entire debut solo album.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.9
Dixie Lullabies
72

Dixie Lullabies
by The Kentucky Headhunters
October 18, 2011
This is the first studio release since its 2005 cover album Big Boss Man for the Southern rock country band.
Metascore:
72
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tbd
Conditions of My Parole
64

Conditions of My Parole
by Puscifer
October 18, 2011
The second studio album for the Maynard James Keenan project was recorded in Arizona.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.0
Twirligig
73

Twirligig
by Jonti
October 18, 2011
The debut album for the Sydney, Australia-based producer was influenced by the films of Norman McLaren.
Metascore:
73
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tbd
Beyond the Sun
74

Beyond the Sun
by Chris Isaak
October 18, 2011
The singer-songwriter's latest release from Sun Records is a cover album of hit songs that were originally recorded by such artist as Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Elvis Presley.
Metascore:
74
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tbd
Gauntlet Hair
65

Gauntlet Hair
by Gauntlet Hair
October 18, 2011
The Colorado duo of Andy R. and Craig Nice releases its debut full-length album.
Metascore:
65
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tbd
He Thinks He's People
71

He Thinks He's People
by Rob Crow
October 18, 2011
The Pinback co-founder releases his latest solo album.
Metascore:
71
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tbd
The Place I Left Behind
81

The Place I Left Behind
by The Deep Dark Woods
October 18, 2011
The fourth release for the Canadian alternative country rock band was nominated for a Juno award.
Metascore:
81
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tbd
Tape Club
59

Tape Club
by Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin
October 18, 2011
The limited released compilation collects 26 B-sides and demos picked by the indie pop band.
Metascore:
59
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tbd
All Things Will Unwind
76

All Things Will Unwind
by My Brightest Diamond
October 18, 2011
The experimental pop singer's return to Detroit influenced the themes of her folk-inspired album.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.1
Severant
83

Severant
by Kuedo
October 17, 2011
Jamie Teasdale of Vex'd releases his debut solo album as Kuedo.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.2
Breathing and Not Breathing
71

Breathing and Not Breathing
by Supreme Dicks
October 17, 2011
A compilation of the albums released by the experimental indie rock group from Amherst, Massachusetts, includes five unreleased songs.
Metascore:
71
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tbd
Those Who Didn't Run
79

Those Who Didn't Run
by Colin Stetson
October 17, 2011
On his follow-up to his second solo album, History of Warfare II, Judges, Stetson employs circular breathing.
Metascore:
79
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tbd
Love + Rockets, Vol. 1: The Transformation
72

Love + Rockets, Vol. 1: The Transformation
by Murs
October 11, 2011
Murs teams up with Ski Beatz on this independent label release.
Metascore:
72
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tbd
Looping State of Mind
83

Looping State of Mind
by The Field
October 11, 2011
Stockholm-based Alex Willner continues his ambient techno style on his third album.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.5
Felt
87

Felt
by Nils Frahm
October 11, 2011
The German composer's latest album was composed with felt on his piano strings to dampen the sound.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.5
Avalanche United
85

Avalanche United
by I Am the Avalanche
October 11, 2011
The second album for the Brooklyn punk band follows a six-year gap after the release of its self-titled debut in 2005.
Metascore:
85
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tbd
New Blood
70

New Blood
by Peter Gabriel
October 11, 2011
The former Genesis singer rerecorded some of his songs with a 46-piece orchestra conducted by Ben Foster.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.2
Bootleg, Vol. 3: Live Around the World
84

Bootleg, Vol. 3: Live Around the World
by Johnny Cash
October 11, 2011
The third volume of bootlegs is a two-disc set that collects songs from shows between 1956 and 1979. It includes recordings from such varied locations as the Nixon White House, the Newport Folk festival, for the troops in Vietnam, and at a prison in Sweden.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
Wildflower
72

Wildflower
by Lauren Alaina
October 11, 2011
The runner-up in the 10th season of American Idol releases her debut album produced by Byron Gallimore.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.6
Reverie
81

Reverie
by Joe Henry
October 11, 2011
Marc Ribot, Jean McClain, Lisa Hannigan, and Patrick Warren appear as guests on Henry's home-recorded acoustic album.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Original Colors
69

Original Colors
by High Places
October 11, 2011
The alternative rock duo's third studio album was recorded at its Los Angeles home.
Metascore:
69
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tbd
How Do You Do
78

How Do You Do
by Mayer Hawthorne
October 11, 2011
The first album on new major label Universal Republic for the Los Angeles-based soul singer includes a guest appearance by Snoop Dogg.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.1
The Sound of His Own Voice
74

The Sound of His Own Voice
by John Wesley Harding
October 11, 2011
The latest album for the British folk-pop singer features members of The Decemberists as Harding's backing band, as well as appearances by R.E.M.'s Peter Buck, Roseanne Cash, Scott McCaughey, and Laura Veirs.
Metascore:
74
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tbd
On the Water
80

On the Water
by Future Islands
October 11, 2011
Produced by Chester Endersby Gwazda, the second album for the trio features cello, marimba, and violin instrumentation.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.6
Creatures of an Hour
78

Creatures of an Hour
by Still Corners
October 11, 2011
This is the debut full-length album for the British quartet led by American-born Greg Hughes and Tessa Murray.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.7
Deeper into Dream
59

Deeper into Dream
by Ben Lee
October 11, 2011
The eighth album from the Australian singer-songwriter was inspired by dreams and what they reveal to people about themselves.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
tbd
Aabenbaringen Over Aaskammen
72

Aabenbaringen Over Aaskammen
by Casiokids
October 11, 2011
The third album for the Norwegian indie electronic band includes guest appearances by of Montreal's Kevin Barnes, K Ishibashi, and Bryan Poole.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Breaks in the Armor
80

Breaks in the Armor
by Crooked Fingers
October 11, 2011
The sixth album for the indie rock band led by Archer of Loaf's Eric Bachmann was recorded at The Bakery with Matt Yelton.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.3
Bad Ingredients
81

Bad Ingredients
by Scott H. Biram
October 11, 2011
Rock, country, and blues are just some of the influences on Scott H. Biram's latest release.
Metascore:
81
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tbd
The Awakening
52

The Awakening
by James Morrison
October 11, 2011
The death of his father was an influence on the third album for the British singer and was produced by Bernard Butler.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
6.3
Freedom Run
65

Freedom Run
by The Rifles
October 11, 2011
The third album for the British indie rock band was produced by Chris Potter of the Verve.
Metascore:
65
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tbd
Your Past Comes Back to Haunt You: The Fonotone Years, 1958-1965
85

Your Past Comes Back to Haunt You: The Fonotone Years, 1958-1965
by John Fahey
October 11, 2011
The five-disc set collects together 115 remastered tracks from John Fahey's time with the Fonotone label.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
tbd
Lenses Alien
79

Lenses Alien
by Cymbals Eat Guitars
October 11, 2011
The second album for the indie rock band from Staten Island was produced by John Agnello.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.3
Set and Lights
78

Set and Lights
by Xeno & Oaklander
October 11, 2011
The New York duo of Liz Wendelbo and Sean McBride releases their third album together.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Beyond the Lightless Sky
70

Beyond the Lightless Sky
by Hull
October 11, 2011
The second full-length album for the Brooklyn five-piece rock band tells a story of two Mayan brothers.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
The Abandoned Lullaby
69

The Abandoned Lullaby
by Icebird
October 11, 2011
Soul singer Aaron Livingston and hip-hop producer RJD2 team up to release their debut album together as Icebird.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Emika
78

Emika
by Emika
October 11, 2011
The Berlin-based ex-sound engineer releases her debut full-length album of electronic music influenced by dubstep.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Every Kingdom
71

Every Kingdom
by Ben Howard
October 11, 2011
This is the debut folk rock album for the British singer-songwriter.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.4
A Turn in the Dream-Songs
74

A Turn in the Dream-Songs
by Jeffrey Lewis
October 11, 2011
The sixth solo album for the singer-songwriter includes member of the Vaselines, Dr. Dog, Au Revoir Simone, Misty's Big Adventure, The Wave Picture, Johnny and the Sussex Wit, and Schwervon.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Ashes & Fire
76

Ashes & Fire
by Ryan Adams
October 11, 2011
The North Carolina-born singer's 13th album was produced by Glyn Johns, and it is his first since he left the band in part to Meniere's disease in 2009.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.0
Monkeytown
67

Monkeytown
by Modeselektor
October 11, 2011
The Berlin duo's third album includes Radiohead's Thom Yorke as a guest vocalist.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.6
Forever Abomination
83

Forever Abomination
by Skeletonwitch
October 11, 2011
This is the fourth album for the Athens, Ohio, metal band and its first with new drummer Dustin Boltjes.
Metascore:
83
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tbd
Eleven
81

Eleven
by Martina McBride
October 11, 2011
The latest release for the country singer is aptly titled as it is her 11th studio album with 11 tracks.
Metascore:
81
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tbd
Tomorrow's World
62

Tomorrow's World
by Erasure
October 11, 2011
Frankmusik produced the first studio album for the synth-pop duo in over four years.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
5.8
Is the World Strange or Am I Strange?
57

Is the World Strange or Am I Strange?
by Cosmo Jarvis
October 11, 2011
This is the second album for the American-born and UK-based singer-songwriter.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
tbd
Biophilia
79

Biophilia
by Björk
October 11, 2011
The Icelandic actress/singer-songwriter's latest album of experimental music was partially recorded on an iPad.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.1
American Capitalist
59

American Capitalist
by Five Finger Death Punch
October 11, 2011
The third album for the heavy metal band was produced by Kevin Churko and is its first without bass player Matt Snell.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
7.9
Evanescence
63

Evanescence
by Evanescence
October 11, 2011
Nick Raskulinecz produced the third album for the rock band that sees only singer Amy Lee as the remaining original member.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.2
Fastlife
66

Fastlife
by Joe Jonas
October 11, 2011
Joe is the second member of the Jonas Brothers to go solo, and his debut features a more urban sound.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
6.3
TKOL RMX 1234567
67

TKOL RMX 1234567
by Radiohead
October 11, 2011
The remix of the King of Limbs album features work from Actress, Altrice, Caribou, Nathan Fake, Four Tet, Jacques Greene, Jamie xx, Lone, Modeselektor, Objekt, Pearson Sound, and SBTRKT.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.4
Paley & Francis
61

Paley & Francis
by Paley and Francis
October 11, 2011
Black Francis and Reid Perry worked together on an album produced by Jon Tiven.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Hazed Dream
67

Hazed Dream
by Psychic Ills
October 10, 2011
The third album for the Philadelphia rock band is its debut on the Sacred Bones label.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Glass Swords
82

Glass Swords
by Rustie
October 10, 2011
This is the debut full-length album for the Scottish producer Russell Whyte.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.7
Ghost People
76

Ghost People
by Martyn
October 10, 2011
The second album for the Dutch electronic producer sees him exploring the life of a DJ and being on the road.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.3
Western Teleport
79

Western Teleport
by Emperor X
October 4, 2011
Indie artist Chad Metheny returns with his first release in more than six years.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Metals
81

Metals
by Feist
October 4, 2011
This is the fourth full-length studio album for the Canadian singer.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.6
Paul McCartney: Ocean's Kingdom
60

Paul McCartney: Ocean's Kingdom
by Paul McCartney
October 4, 2011
The Beatle was commissioned by the New York City Ballet to compose the score for the romance between a water princess and a land-based prince.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.3
The Less You Know, The Better
62

The Less You Know, The Better
by DJ Shadow
October 4, 2011
The fourth studio album for the hip hop producer/electronic artist features guest appearances by Afrikan Boy, Posdnuos, Talib Kweli, Tom Vek, and Yukimi Nagano of Little Dragons.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.5
Conatus
79

Conatus
by Zola Jesus
October 4, 2011
The third full-length album for Nika Roza Danilova was coproduced with Nudge (aka as Brian Foote).
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.3
Leisure Seizure
66

Leisure Seizure
by Tom Vek
October 4, 2011
It's been more than six years since Tom Vek released his well received debut album, We have Sound.
Metascore:
66
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tbd
Radiosurgery
70

Radiosurgery
by New Found Glory
October 4, 2011
The Florida pop-punk band's seventh album was produced by Neal Avron and is about the different emotions that occur when a relationship ends.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.1
Enemy/Lover
63

Enemy/Lover
by Dreamers of the Ghetto
October 4, 2011
This is the debut full-length release for the Indiana quartet which includes Marty Spowles, brothers Luke and Jonathan Jones, and Luke's wife, Lauren Jones.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Black Rainbows
64

Black Rainbows
by Brett Anderson
October 4, 2011
The fourth solo album for the former frontman of Suede was coproduced with Leo Abrahams.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Beauty Queen Sister
63

Beauty Queen Sister
by Indigo Girls
October 4, 2011
Producer Peter Collins returns for the alternative rock band's 14th album.
Metascore:
63
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tbd
Trust Now
69

Trust Now
by Prince Rama
October 4, 2011
Recorded in a 19th-century church, the fifth album for the two sisters is the first without Michael Collins who took a hiatus from the band.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Working in Tennessee
74

Working in Tennessee
by Merle Haggard
October 4, 2011
The country legend's latest album was coproduced with Lou Bradley.
Metascore:
74
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tbd
In the Pit of the Stomach
73

In the Pit of the Stomach
by We Were Promised Jetpacks
October 4, 2011
Unlike the Scottish rock band's debut, which was recorded in eight days, the second album was recorded in three weeks.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.5
Ruins
61

Ruins
by Talkdemonic
October 4, 2011
The fourth album for the Portland duo of Lisa Molinaro and Kevin O'Connor is the first on Isaac Brock of Modest Mouse fame's label.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Clear as Day
51

Clear as Day
by Scotty McCreery
October 4, 2011
The debut album for the 10th season American Idol winner was produced by Mark Bright.
Metascore:
51
User Score:
6.5
The Lost Notebooks of Hank Williams
79

The Lost Notebooks of Hank Williams
by Various Artists
October 4, 2011
Bob Dylan recruited Rodney Crowell, Sheryl Crow, Jakob Dylan, Vince Gill, Merle Haggard, Levon Helm, Alan Jackson, Norah Jones, Patty Loveless, Jack White, Holly Williams (Hank's granddaughter), and Lucinda Williams to sing some of Hank Williams' unfinished and unrecorded songs.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
People and Things
66

People and Things
by Jack's Mannequin
October 4, 2011
This is the third album for the rock band led by the former Something Corporate singer Andrew McMahon.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.0
Wolfroy Goes To Town
76

Wolfroy Goes To Town
by Bonnie "Prince" Billy
October 4, 2011
Recorded in Kentucky, the latest album for the singer-songwriter features Ben Boye, Van Campbell, Shahzad Ismaily, Emmett Kelly, Danny Kiely, and Angel Olsen as guest artists.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Best Intentions
69

Best Intentions
by We Are the In Crowd
October 4, 2011
The punk-pop group releases its debut full-length album produced by Kenneth Mount and Zack Odom.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Odd Soul
80

Odd Soul
by MUTEMATH
October 4, 2011
The third full-length studio album for the New Orleans rock band is its first without guitarist Greg Hill, who left the quartet in October 2010.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.7
Hall Music
69

Hall Music
by Loney, Dear
October 4, 2011
Emil Svanangen's fifth album under the Loney, Dear name was inspired by chamber orchestras.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Siberia
72

Siberia
by Lights
October 4, 2011
Canadian artist Valerie Poxleitner's synth-driven melodic pop features Holy Fuck and Shad.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.7
At the Crossroads
79

At the Crossroads
by James Carter Organ Trio
October 4, 2011
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Again into Eyes
74

Again into Eyes
by S.C.U.M
October 4, 2011
The British rock quintet releases its debut full-length album produced by Ken and Jolyon Thomas.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Keep You Close
70

Keep You Close
by dEUS
October 3, 2011
The sixth studio album from the Belgium indie rock band was produced by David Bottrill.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.2
We Still Love Our Country
79

We Still Love Our Country
by Carrie Rodriguez
October 3, 2011
Austin singer-songwriter Carrie Rodriguez and Belfast singer-songwriter Ben Kyle team up for this country covers album.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
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