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Duets II

Duets II

by Tony Bennett
September 20, 2011
This second installment of the legendary singer's Duets pairs him with Aretha Franklin, Norah Jones, Willie Nelson, and the late Amy Winehouse, among many others.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.9
Night of Hunters

Night of Hunters

by Tori Amos
September 20, 2011
The singer-songwriter takes inspiration from classical music to create a "21st century song cycle" for her 12th album, released on the world-renowned German classical label, Deutsche Grammophon.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.7
Megafaun

Megafaun

by Megafaun
September 20, 2011
This is the fourth album for the North Carolina rock trio who at one time were in a band with Justin Vernon named DeYarmond Edison.
Metascore:
83
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tbd
Life Sux [EP]

Life Sux [EP]

by Wavves
September 20, 2011
The six-track EP features guest appearances from members of Best Coast and F***ed Up.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.7
Mockingbird Time

Mockingbird Time

by The Jayhawks
September 20, 2011
This is the first album to reunite the entire original lineup of the rock band since its 1985 release, Tomorrow the Green Grass.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.0
The High Country

The High Country

by Richmond Fontaine
September 20, 2011
The alt-country band's latest album tells of a dark and violent love affair set in an unnamed Oregon logging town.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
6.3
Pearl Jam 20 [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]

Pearl Jam 20 [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]

by Pearl Jam
September 20, 2011
The songs on the soundtrack to the Cameron Crowe documentary about Pearl Jam was selected by the director and features rare and unreleased songs.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.6
There's More to Life than This

There's More to Life than This

by Ben Westbeech
September 20, 2011
The British DJ's second album moves away from his jazzy 2007 debut with such house music producers as Motor City Drum Ensemble, Redlight, Rasmus Faber, Lovebirds, Henrik Scwarz, Midland, and Georg Levin.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Dracula

Dracula

by Nurses
September 20, 2011
The third album for the Portland, Oregon, indie rock band was partially recorded in an isolated cabin on the Oregon coast before being mixed by Scott Colburn and Julian Martlew.
Metascore:
68
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tbd
Seasons on Earth

Seasons on Earth

by Meg Baird
September 20, 2011
This is the first solo album for the former frontwoman of the folk-rock band Espers.
Metascore:
73
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Veronica Falls

Veronica Falls

by Veronica Falls
September 20, 2011
Produced by Guy Fixsen and Ash Workman, the Scottish pop band releases its debut full-length album.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.5
Red [EP]

Red [EP]

by Weekend
September 20, 2011
The San Francisco post-punk band releases a five-track EP produced by Monte Vallier.
Metascore:
74
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Mikal Cronin

Mikal Cronin

by Mikal Cronin
September 20, 2011
The Moonhearts singer-bassist, who also works with Ty Segall, releases his solo debut album.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.9
Out in the Light

Out in the Light

by Waters
September 20, 2011
After the breakup of Port O'Brien, Van Pierszalowski traveled and eventually decided to return to Oslo to work on this debut solo release.
Metascore:
71
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tbd
Passenger

Passenger

by Lisa Hannigan
September 20, 2011
The second solo album for the folk singer was produced by Joe Henry.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.6
Live in Europe 1967: Best of the Bootleg, Vol. 1

Live in Europe 1967: Best of the Bootleg, Vol. 1

by Miles Davis
September 20, 2011
The three-CD and DVD set collects some of the radio and TV recordings of the jazz legend and his ensemble from 1967.
Metascore:
99
User Score:
6.4
Neverendless

Neverendless

by Cave
September 20, 2011
This is the Chicago-based psychedelic band's first album as a quartet.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Unto the Locust

Unto the Locust

by Machine Head
September 20, 2011
Lead singer Robb Flynn produced the seventh album for the heavy metal band from Oakland, California.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
8.9
Wired Together

Wired Together

by The Whip
September 19, 2011
Metascore:
47
User Score:
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Carrier

Carrier

by Sully
September 19, 2011
British producer Jack Steven's full-length debut includes dubstep, garage, two-step, and jungle styles.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
An Argument with Myself [EP]

An Argument with Myself [EP]

by Jens Lekman
September 19, 2011
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.8
Social Climbers

Social Climbers

by Social Climbers
September 19, 2011
Drag City releases a compilation of the no-wave post-punk band's recordings from three 7-inch records.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Fabriclive 59

Fabriclive 59

by Four Tet
September 19, 2011
Kieran Hebden's set includes field recordings from the infamous London club.
Metascore:
79
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tbd
Money and Celebrity

Money and Celebrity

by The Subways
September 19, 2011
The third album for the British rock band was produced by Stephen Street.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
An Appointment with Mr. Yeats

An Appointment with Mr. Yeats

by The Waterboys
September 19, 2011
The Celtic folk rock band led by Mike Scott release an album of songs based on the poems of W.B. Yeats.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
How the Thing Sings

How the Thing Sings

by Bill Orcutt
September 19, 2011
The fourth solo album for the ex-guitarist for hard rock band Harry Pussy was recorded in his living room in San Francisco.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
In Dust

In Dust

by Roll the Dice
September 16, 2011
The Swedish electronic duo releases its second studio album.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Own the Night

Own the Night

by Lady Antebellum
September 13, 2011
The Nashville country music trio releases their third studio album.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.7
Era Extrana

Era Extrana

by Neon Indian
September 13, 2011
The chillwave band from Texas returns with another album of experimental pop, recorded during a long Helsinki winter.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.9
Pajama Club

Pajama Club

by Pajama Club
September 13, 2011
Neil Finn and his new band, featuring his wife Sharon, release their debut album.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
A Creature I Don't Know

A Creature I Don't Know

by Laura Marling
September 13, 2011
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.6
The  Sea of Memories

The Sea of Memories

by Bush
September 13, 2011
The English post-grunge group release their fifth studio album, produced by Bob Rock.
Metascore:
51
User Score:
6.2
The  Old Magic

The Old Magic

by Nick Lowe
September 13, 2011
Growing older is the major theme of Nick Lowe's latest release, coproduced by Neil Brockbank and Robert Treherne.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.6
Sing in My Meadow: The Nomad Sessions, Vol. 3

Sing in My Meadow: The Nomad Sessions, Vol. 3

by Cowboy Junkies
September 13, 2011
The third volume of four in The Nomad Sessions was recorded live over four days with Jeff Bird.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Daybreak

Daybreak

by Saves the Day
September 13, 2011
The emo rock band from New Jersey releases its seventh studio album, the first without guitarist David Soloway.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
Lost in the Glare

Lost in the Glare

by Barn Owl
September 13, 2011
The latest album for the instrumental rock group led by Jon Porras and Evan Caminiti was recorded in San Francisco with Phil Manley.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
Paradise

Paradise

by Slow Club
September 13, 2011
The second album for the indie pop band was produced by Clor's Luke Smith.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.6
This Is My Blood

This Is My Blood

by The Dirt Drifters
September 13, 2011
Willie Nelson appears as a guest on The Dirt Drifter's debut full-length country album produced by Justin Neibank.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Dead Throne

Dead Throne

by The Devil Wears Prada
September 13, 2011
The Christian metalcore sextet releases their fourth album.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.9
Green Naugahyde

Green Naugahyde

by Primus
September 13, 2011
Drummer Jay Lane returns to Primus on its first full-length release since 1999 album, Antipop.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.6
Old Mad Joy

Old Mad Joy

by The Gourds
September 13, 2011
The Austin band's 10th studio album was recorded in Levon Helm's upstate New York studio and produced by Larry Campbell.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Believers

Believers

by A.A. Bondy
September 13, 2011
The third solo album for the folk singer was produced by Rob Schnapf.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.8
West

West

by Wooden Shjips
September 13, 2011
The San Francisco quartet releases another album of psychedelic rock.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Watch Me Dance

Watch Me Dance

by Toddla T
September 13, 2011
Sheffield producer Tom Bell's second album features J2K, Roots Manuva, and Shola Ama as guests.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Credo

Credo

by The Human League
September 13, 2011
This is the first album in more than a decade for the English trio.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
tbd
World War III

World War III

by Madina Lake
September 13, 2011
The Chicago alternative rock band concludes its trilogy about Adalia, a socialite who goes missing from the fictional town of Madina Lake in the 1950s.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Covering Ground

Covering Ground

by Chuck Ragan
September 13, 2011
The fourth studio release for the singer-songwriter features guest appearances from Gaslight Anthem's Brian Fallon and Blind Melon's Chris Thorn.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
For True

For True

by Trombone Shorty
September 13, 2011
The second album for the New Orleans jazz artist who not only plays the trombone, trumpet, piano, and drums, but also sings features such guests as Jeff Beck, Warren Haynes, Kid Rock, Lenny Kravitz, and Ledisi.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Earth Division [EP]

Earth Division [EP]

by Mogwai
September 13, 2011
The four-track EP includes songs recorded during the Hardcore Will Never Die, But You Will sessions.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.3
Inside the Ships

Inside the Ships

by Tarwater
September 13, 2011
The latest album from the German electronic rock duo includes cover versions of D.A.F.'s Sato Sato and John Lennon and Yoko Ono's Do the Oz.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Minnesota

Minnesota

by Mason Jennings
September 13, 2011
The latest album for the Hawaii-born singer-songwriter was self-produced.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Celestial Lineage

Celestial Lineage

by Wolves in the Throne Room
September 13, 2011
The Washington state metal band's fourth studio album seeks to envision a place full of cedar trees for the listeners.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.3
Wild Flag

Wild Flag

by Wild Flag
September 13, 2011
The indie supergroup, featuring Carrie Brownstein and Janet Weiss of Sleater-Kinney, releases its debut power pop album.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.3
The Wanting

The Wanting

by Glenn Jones
September 13, 2011
The fourth solo acoustic album for the guitarist was recorded in his apartment.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
This Is Our Science

This Is Our Science

by Astronautalis
September 13, 2011
The fourth full-length release for the Minneapolis-based hip-hop artist was produced by John Congleton and features Tegan Quin as a guest vocalist.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.1
Helping Hands

Helping Hands

by Butcher Boy
September 13, 2011
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
On a Mission

On a Mission

by Katy B
September 13, 2011
The UK singer's debut album is an eclectic mix of electronic pop, dubstep and R&B.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.7
Clash Battle Guilt Pride

Clash Battle Guilt Pride

by Polar Bear Club
September 13, 2011
The rock band's third album was produced by Brian McTernan.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
Indestructible Machine

Indestructible Machine

by Lydia Loveless
September 13, 2011
The Columbus, Ohio, singer releases her debut album of country punk rock music.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
III

III

by Gui Boratto
September 13, 2011
This the Brazilian producer's third full-length release of techno electronic music.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Panic of Girls

Panic of Girls

by Blondie
September 13, 2011
The first album in more than seven years is also the first without original keyboardist Jimmy Destri.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
6.1
Strange Mercy

Strange Mercy

by St. Vincent
September 13, 2011
St. Vincent, otherwise known as Annie Clark, releases her third album, produced by John Congleton.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.7
Portamento

Portamento

by The Drums
September 13, 2011
The Brooklyn indie poppers releases its sophomore album.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.0
Glowing Mouth

Glowing Mouth

by Milagres
September 13, 2011
This is the debut full-length album for the Brooklyn-based band led by Kyle Wilson.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
Welcome 2 My Nightmare

Welcome 2 My Nightmare

by Alice Cooper
September 13, 2011
The theatrical rock singer returns with the long-awaited sequel to his classic 1975 album.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.4
Father, Son, Holy Ghost

Father, Son, Holy Ghost

by Girls
September 13, 2011
The San Francisco-based duo releases their sophomore full-length album.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7
A Winged Victory for the Sullen

A Winged Victory for the Sullen

by A Winged Victory for the Sullen
September 13, 2011
The duo of Dustin O'Halloran and Stars of the Lid's Adam Wiltzie release their debut album as A Winged Victory for the Sullen.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
tbd
American Goldwing

American Goldwing

by Blitzen Trapper
September 13, 2011
The Portland folk-rockers return with a new album of psychedelic roots music.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.9
Never Trust a Happy Song

Never Trust a Happy Song

by Grouplove
September 13, 2011
This is the debut full-length release for the Los Angeles-based indie rock quintet.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.9
Freaking Out [EP]

Freaking Out [EP]

by Toro y Moi
September 13, 2011
The latest five-track EP from Chaz Bundick sees the musician return to a more electro-pop sound.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.9
2011: A Space Odyssey

2011: A Space Odyssey

by The Cambodian Space Project
September 13, 2011
The debut album for the rock band led by Australian Julien Poulson features covers from 1960s-1970s Cambodian pop music, as well as original tracks that showcase elements from Southeast Asian music.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Gentle Spirit

Gentle Spirit

by Jonathan Wilson
September 13, 2011
Produced by the singer-songwriter-producer, the album was recorded between tours and other producing jobs on analog tape. It includes Andy Cabic and Otto Hauser of Vetiver; Chris Robinson and Adam McDougall of the Black Crowes; and Brian Geltner, Barry Goldberg, Josh Grange, Gerald Johnson, Gary Louris, and Gary Mallaber as guest musicians.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.7
Bright and Vivid

Bright and Vivid

by Kathryn Calder
September 13, 2011
The second solo album for the New Pornographer singer/keyboardist was produced by Colin Stewart.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Dreams Come True

Dreams Come True

by CANT
September 13, 2011
Chris Taylor of the Brooklyn band Grizzly Bear releases his solo side project.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Relax

Relax

by Das Racist
September 13, 2011
The pop-rap experimentalists release its debut full-length album.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.8
Brighter Days: The Film and Live Concert Album

Brighter Days: The Film and Live Concert Album

by JJ Grey & Mofro
September 13, 2011
JJ Grey & Mofro's debut live concert album and DVD set was recorded at Atlanta's Variety Playhouse in January 2011.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Gravity the Seducer

Gravity the Seducer

by Ladytron
September 13, 2011
The UK synth-pop veterans release their fifth full-length album.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.2
Junk of the Heart

Junk of the Heart

by The Kooks
September 13, 2011
The English indie rock band return after a three-year hiatus with a new album.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
6.6
Staind

Staind

by Staind
September 13, 2011
The Massachusetts nu-metal band release their seventh studio album.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
7.8
Mountaintops

Mountaintops

by Mates of State
September 13, 2011
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Violent Hearts

Violent Hearts

by Shimmering Stars
September 13, 2011
The debut album for the Canadian indie-pop trio was influenced by music from the 1950s and '60s.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Worship Music

Worship Music

by Anthrax
September 13, 2011
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.2
Barfly

Barfly

by Rocket from the Tombs
September 12, 2011
The first album of new material in nearly 40 years for the Cleveland, Ohio, rock band is known as a major influence on punk and alternative music.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
The Loudest Engine

The Loudest Engine

by Howling Bells
September 12, 2011
The third album for the London-based, Australian indie rock quartet was produced by Mark Stoermer of The Killers.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
tbd
I Wake Up Screaming

I Wake Up Screaming

by Kid Creole & the Coconuts
September 12, 2011
Hercules Aand Love Affair's Andrew Butler produced the first album in over more than a decade for Thomas August Darnell's alter ego Kid Creole.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
A  Dramatic Turn of Events

A Dramatic Turn of Events

by Dream Theater
September 9, 2011
This is the progressive metal band's first album without drummer Mike Portnoy and was produced by guitarist John Petrucci.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
7.5
A Kiss Before You Go

A Kiss Before You Go

by Katzenjammer
September 8, 2011
The Norwegian quartet's second album includes a track recorded in a church.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Go Tell Fire To The Mountain

Go Tell Fire To The Mountain

by WU LYF
September 6, 2011
The British rock band self-produced its debut full-length album, which was recorded in an unused church.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.9
Ghost to a Ghost/Gutter Town

Ghost to a Ghost/Gutter Town

by Hank Williams III
September 6, 2011
One of three releases out on the same day by the alternative country rock artist, this two-disc set tilts more toward country than rock and roll.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
Re: ECM

Re: ECM

by Ricardo Villalobos
September 6, 2011
Techno artist Ricardo Villalobos and experimental artist Max Loderbauer teamed up to produce music inspired by music label ECM's catalog.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Hanna

Hanna

by Original Soundtrack
September 6, 2011
The Chemical Brothers bring their electronic skills to the soundtrack of the 2011 film.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.3
Mesabi

Mesabi

by Tom Russell
September 6, 2011
The singer-songwriter's latest album was coproduced by Barry Walsh and features Calexico, Augie Meyers, Van Dyke Parks, and Lucinda Williams as guest singers.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
Attention Deficit Domination

Attention Deficit Domination

by Hank Williams III
September 6, 2011
One of the three releases for Hank Williams III on September 6, this album consists of doom metal music.
Metascore:
51
User Score:
tbd
Cattle Callin

Cattle Callin

by Hank 3's 3 Bar Ranch
September 6, 2011
One of the three albums by Hank Williams III released September 6th and the most experimental of the three, Cattle Callin' include sounds of a cattle auctioneer.
Metascore:
46
User Score:
tbd
Eponymous

Eponymous

by Roberts & Lord
September 6, 2011
Simon Lord of the Black Ghosts and Simian collaborates with Rafter Roberts in a debut that was created over long distance, with Lord in London and Roberts in the US.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Hurricane

Hurricane

by Grace Jones
September 6, 2011
The Jamaican-American singer, model, and actress releases her 10th studio album.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.6
Elsie

Elsie

by The Horrible Crowes
September 6, 2011
The debut side project for Gaslight Anthem lead singer Brian Fallon also features his guitar tech, Ian Perkins.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.5
Work (Work, Work)

Work (Work, Work)

by HTRK
September 6, 2011
The London-based duo completed its second album after the death of its bassist.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
Let Them Talk

Let Them Talk

by Hugh Laurie
September 6, 2011
The actor best known for his roles on the TV shows House and Jeeves and Wooster releases his debut album of blues music produced by Joe Henry.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
8.5
Beautiful Imperfection

Beautiful Imperfection

by Asa
September 6, 2011
The soulful singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist releases her sophomore album.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.8