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Breathing and Not Breathing

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

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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Love + Rockets, Vol. 1: The Transformation

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

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
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8.5
Felt

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

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

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

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
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Wildflower

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

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
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Original Colors

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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How Do You Do

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
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8.1
The  Sound of His Own Voice

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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On the Water

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
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8.6
Creatures of an Hour

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
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7.7
Deeper into Dream

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
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Aabenbaringen Over Aaskammen

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
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Breaks in the Armor

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

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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The Awakening

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
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6.3
Freedom Run

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

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
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tbd
Lenses Alien

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

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
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tbd
Beyond the Lightless Sky

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
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tbd
The Abandoned Lullaby

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
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tbd
Emika

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
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tbd
Every Kingdom

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

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
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tbd
Ashes & Fire

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

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

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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Eleven

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

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?

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
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Biophilia

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

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

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

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

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

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
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tbd
Hazed Dream

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
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tbd
Glass Swords

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

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

Western Teleport

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
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tbd
Black Rainbows

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
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tbd
Beauty Queen Sister

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

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

Working in Tennessee

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

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

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
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tbd
Clear as Day

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

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

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

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
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tbd
Best Intentions

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

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

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
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tbd
Siberia

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

At the Crossroads

by James Carter Organ Trio
October 4, 2011
Metascore:
79
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tbd
Again into Eyes

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
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tbd
Keep You Close

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

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
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tbd
YT//ST

YT//ST

by Yamantaka // Sonic Titan
October 1, 2011
The Canadian duo's self-titled debut album is self-described as Noh-wave opera.
Metascore:
82
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tbd
Everybody Get Close

Everybody Get Close

by The Juan MacLean
September 30, 2011
The collection of remixes, outtakes, and rare tracks was a digital-only release.
Metascore:
72
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tbd
Forever

Forever

by Sleep Over
September 27, 2011
This is the debut release for the indie group led by Austin-based artist Stefanie Franciotti.
Metascore:
71
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tbd
Future History

Future History

by Jason Derulo
September 27, 2011
The second album for the R&B singer features production from such producers as RedOne, J.R. Rotem, The Fliptones, and The Outerlimits.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
3.2
Always Want

Always Want

by Grace Woodroofe
September 27, 2011
Ben Harper produces the debut album for the blues-rock singer who was discovered by the late Heath Ledger.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
The Sea of Memories

The Sea of Memories

by Pallers
September 27, 2011
The Swedish pop duo of Henrik Martensson and his friend Johan Angergard of Labrador Records, as well as such bands as Club 8, Acid House Kings, and the Legends, releases its debut album.
Metascore:
75
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tbd
Charity Starts at Home

Charity Starts at Home

by Phonte
September 27, 2011
The latest album for the rapper who also is a member of Little Brother and The Foreign Exchange features guest appearances by 9th Wonder, Big K.R.I.T., Evidence, Elzhi, and Pharoahe Monch.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
7.9
The  Devil's Walk

The Devil's Walk

by Apparat
September 27, 2011
The fourth album for Sasha Ring under the name Apparat is his first on the Mute label.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.7
Neighborhoods

Neighborhoods

by blink-182
September 27, 2011
The punk-pop band returns with its sixth studio album and its first release since it split up in 2005.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.5
The Whole Love

The Whole Love

by Wilco
September 27, 2011
The Chicago alternative rock band releases its eighth studio album on its own label dBom.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.5
Lady & Gentlemen

Lady & Gentlemen

by LeAnn Rimes
September 27, 2011
The country singer releases her second album of country cover songs produced with Vince Gill and Darrell Brown.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.6
Gracious Tide, Take Me Home

Gracious Tide, Take Me Home

by Lanterns on the Lake
September 27, 2011
The British folk group releases its debut full-length album produced by band member Paul Gregory.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.0
Last Days of Meaning

Last Days of Meaning

by Nitin Sawhney
September 27, 2011
This is the ninth album for the British-born composer, musician, and producer who has worked with James Taylor, Sting, Paul McCartney, and Jeff Beck.
Metascore:
61
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tbd
Breakers

Breakers

by Gem Club
September 27, 2011
The cello and piano duo from Massachusetts releases its full-length debut.
Metascore:
78
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tbd
In Heaven

In Heaven

by Twin Sister
September 27, 2011
The Long Island indie pop quintet led by Andrea Estella releases its second album.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.3
The  Valley Wind

The Valley Wind

by Tyler Ramsey
September 27, 2011
The Band of Horses guitarist's third solo album was produced by fellow band member Bill Reynolds.
Metascore:
82
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tbd
Only in Dreams

Only in Dreams

by Dum Dum Girls
September 27, 2011
The second full-length album for the pop band includes songs written after the death of the mother of singer Dee Dee.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.1
Cole World: The Sideline Story

Cole World: The Sideline Story

by J. Cole
September 27, 2011
After making three successful mixtapes, the rapper releases his debut studio album featuring guest appearances from Drake, Missy Elliot, Jay-Z, and Trey Songz.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.5
Ancient & Modern

Ancient & Modern

by Mekons
September 27, 2011
The British country-punk rock band releases its latest album on Sin Record Label, which the band ran from 1985 to 1988.
Metascore:
77
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tbd
The Hunter

The Hunter

by Mastodon
September 27, 2011
The Atlanta metal band's first album that is not a concept release was produced by Mike Elizondo.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.4
Man Overboard

Man Overboard

by Man Overboard
September 27, 2011
The second full-length album for the pop-punk band from New Jersey was produced by manager Jesse Cannon and New Found Glory's Steve Klein.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Scintilli

Scintilli

by Plaid
September 27, 2011
This is the sixth album for the IDM duo of Ed Handley and Andy Turner.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
The Wonder Years

The Wonder Years

by 9th Wonder
September 27, 2011
The fourth solo album for the hip-hop producer features such guests as Erykah Badu, Khrysis, Talib Kweli, Kendrick Lamar, Murs, Phonte, Raekwon, and Warren G.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
7.0
Music Is Better Than Words

Music Is Better Than Words

by Seth MacFarlane
September 27, 2011
Seth MacFarlane, the creator of Family Guy, sings big-band standards plus a few songs written by American Dad composer Joel McNeely.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
6.2
Sweetheart of the Sun

Sweetheart of the Sun

by Bangles
September 27, 2011
Produced by Matthew Sweet, this is the second album since the pop group re-formed in 2000 and its first without Michael Steel, who left in 2005.
Metascore:
69
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tbd
Chickenfoot III

Chickenfoot III

by Chickenfoot
September 27, 2011
The supergroup composed of Michael Anthony, Sammy Hagar, Joe Satriani, and Chad Smith releases its second album of hard rock.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
tbd
What Were You Hoping For?

What Were You Hoping For?

by Van Hunt
September 27, 2011
The singer-songwriter and producer releases his first studio album since his 2008 album Popular was shelved by Blue Note.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.2
All We Are Saying...

All We Are Saying...

by Bill Frisell
September 27, 2011
Jazz guitarist Bill Frisell explores some classic John Lennon tracks with the help of Greg Leisz, Jenny Scheinman, Tony Scherr, and Kenny Wollesen.
Metascore:
69
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tbd
Everything Is Boring & Everyone Is a F--king Liar

Everything Is Boring & Everyone Is a F--king Liar

by Spank Rock
September 27, 2011
Naeem Juwan returns as Spank Rock, and his second album features such guests as Santigold, Big Freedia, and Pharrell Williams.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
Zig Zaj

Zig Zaj

by Boom Bip
September 27, 2011
The producer and Neon Neon cofounder's first solo credited album in six years features appearances from Cate Le Bon, Franz Ferdinand's Alex Kapranos, Red Hot Chili Peppers' Josh Klinghoffer, Money Mark, Mike Noyce, Empire of the Sun's Luke Steele, and Warpaint.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd