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iTunes Session [EP]

iTunes Session [EP]

by The Decemberists
August 2, 2011
The eight-track EP includes covers of Leonard Cohen's Hey, That's No Way to Say Goodbye and the Fruit Bats' When U Love Somebody.
Metascore:
69
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tbd
The Coldest Winter for a Hundred Years

The Coldest Winter for a Hundred Years

by Wild Swans
August 2, 2011
Paul Simpson, Ged Quinn, Richard Turvey, Ricky Maymi of Brian Jonestown Massacre, Mike Mooney of Spiritualized, Les Pattinson and Will Sergeant of Echo & the Bunnymen, Henry Priestman of Yachts/The Christians, Steve Beswick of Slipstream, and Candie Payne join to release the first album from The Wild Swans since 1990's Space Flower.
Metascore:
81
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tbd
Mariachi El Bronx (II)

Mariachi El Bronx (II)

by Mariachi El Bronx
August 2, 2011
This is the second album of mariachi music for El Bronx's alter ego band.
Metascore:
80
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tbd
Let It Beard

Let It Beard

by Boston Spaceships
August 2, 2011
The side project of Robert Pollard release a double album of power pop, the ninth album in three years.
Metascore:
71
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tbd
Young Love

Young Love

by Mat Kearney
August 2, 2011
This is the fourth full-length album for the Nashville-based singer-songwriter.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.5
Our Blood

Our Blood

by Richard Buckner
August 2, 2011
The alt-country rocker releases his latest album on Merge Records.
Metascore:
79
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tbd
Sky Full of Holes

Sky Full of Holes

by Fountains of Wayne
August 2, 2011
The ‘90s power-pop band releases a new album.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.1
Hold on 'Til the Night

Hold on 'Til the Night

by Greyson Chance
August 2, 2011
The 13-year-old YouTube sensation releases his debut album.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
6.6
Organ Music Not Vibraphone Like I'd Hoped

Organ Music Not Vibraphone Like I'd Hoped

by Moonface
August 2, 2011
Spencer Krug (of Wolf Parade fame) releases his solo album under his Moonface moniker.
Metascore:
67
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Proud to Be Here

Proud to Be Here

by Trace Adkins
August 2, 2011
The country music star releases his 10th studio album, featuring a duet on the deluxe version with Blake Shelton.
Metascore:
79
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Wicked Will

Wicked Will

by The Ettes
August 2, 2011
The LA-based band, now living in Nashville, reunite with longtime producer Liam Watson for their fourth album.
Metascore:
75
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Dirty Jeans and Mudslide Hymns

Dirty Jeans and Mudslide Hymns

by John Hiatt
August 2, 2011
Hiatt's 20th studio album was recorded in Nashville and produced by Kevin Shirley (Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, The Black Crowes).
Metascore:
73
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Tripper

Tripper

by Fruit Bats
August 2, 2011
The Chicago four-piece release a follow-up to "The Ruminant Band" that is more atmospheric, yet still rooted in rock, with Eric Johnson at the forefront.
Metascore:
73
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King

King

by O.A.R.
August 2, 2011
Producer Matt Wallace returns for the rock band's first release for Wind-Up Records.
Metascore:
60
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Icky Mettle [Deluxe Edition]

Icky Mettle [Deluxe Edition]

by Archers of Loaf
August 2, 2011
The 1993 debut album for the North Carolina indie rock band, which had ended in 1998, is rereleased just as the band returns for a reunion tour.
Metascore:
94
User Score:
8.7
Marble Son

Marble Son

by Jesse Sykes & the Sweet Hereafter
August 2, 2011
This is singer-songwriter's fourth full-length album with guitarist Phil Wandscher.
Metascore:
77
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Dum Spiro Spero

Dum Spiro Spero

by Dir en Grey
August 2, 2011
The eighth album for the Japanese metal band includes the song Hageshisa To, Kono Mune No Naka De Karamitsuita Shakunetsu No Yami, which was featured on the Saw 3D soundtrack.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.3
Famous First Words

Famous First Words

by Viva Brother
August 1, 2011
The debut album for the British pop rock band, which was originally known as Brother, was produced by Stephen Street.
Metascore:
34
User Score:
2.5
Azari & III

Azari & III

by Azari & III
August 1, 2011
This is the debut album for the Canadian electronic group now comprised of Dibani Azari, Alphonse Alixander Lanza III, Starving Yet Full, and Fritz Helder.
Metascore:
76
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tbd
Satin Panthers

Satin Panthers

by Hudson Mohawke
August 1, 2011
The five-track EP from the Scottish producer is just over 15 minutes long.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
6.0
Ruining It for Everybody

Ruining It for Everybody

by Iwrestledabearonce
July 26, 2011
This is the second full-length album for the metal band from Louisiana.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.9
Is This Hyperreal?

Is This Hyperreal?

by Atari Teenage Riot
July 26, 2011
Alec Empire and Nic Endo, the remaining two members of the German band, have reunited to release another album of electronic punk rock.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.7
Vacation

Vacation

by Bomb the Music Industry!
July 26, 2011
The New York punk collective's latest album was mainly written while singer-songwriter-producer Jeff Rosenstock was in Belize.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
8.8
The  Drug in Me Is You

The Drug in Me Is You

by Falling in Reverse
July 26, 2011
The album was written while frontman and former Escape The fate member Ronnie Radke was in prison for violating his parole.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.9
Rabbits on the Run

Rabbits on the Run

by Vanessa Carlton
July 26, 2011
The piano-playing pop songstress releases her first record with Razor & Tie.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.5
Chief

Chief

by Eric Church
July 26, 2011
Nashville's country-rocker releases his third studio album.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.4
Jasta

Jasta

by Jasta
July 26, 2011
The frontman for Hatebreed, Jamey Jasta, releases a solo album.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
LP1

LP1

by Joss Stone
July 26, 2011
The UK singer-songwriter releases her fifth studio album of soulful songs, produced by Dave Stewart.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
6.5
Here I Am

Here I Am

by Kelly Rowland
July 26, 2011
The former Destiny's Child singer puts out her third solo effort.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.5
Pressure & Time

Pressure & Time

by Rival Sons
July 26, 2011
The LA-based band releases a blues-rock, heavy-sounding second full-length album.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.2
Legendary Weapons

Legendary Weapons

by Wu-Tang Clan
July 26, 2011
The follow-up to 2009's Chamber Music, the album is a compilation of Wu-Tang and affiliates, minus GZA.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.6
Cerebral Ballzy

Cerebral Ballzy

by Cerebral Ballzy
July 26, 2011
The Brooklyn punk rock band releases its debut full-length album.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
13

13

by Premonition 13
July 26, 2011
The debut album for the new rock quartet led by Scott "Wino" Weinrich and Jim "Sparky" Karow.
Metascore:
70
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tbd
Big Biz Quadruple Single

Big Biz Quadruple Single

by Big Business
July 26, 2011
Metascore:
80
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tbd
Is That You in the Blue?

Is That You in the Blue?

by Dex Romweber Duo
July 26, 2011
With Dexter on guitar and his sister Sara on drums, the band releases its sophomore album of blues, jazz, psychobilly ballads, pop songs, and more.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Takasago Army

Takasago Army

by Chthonic
July 26, 2011
Rickard Bengtsson produced the Taiwanese metal band's final release in its Souls Reposed trilogy of albums about the native Seediq tribe.
Metascore:
64
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tbd
Drifter

Drifter

by Heartsounds
July 26, 2011
The San Francisco Bay Area punk band releases its follow-up to its 2010 debut Until We Surrender produced by Zack Ohren and Bad Religion's Brett Gurewitz.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Game Tested Streets Approved

Game Tested Streets Approved

by Black Rob
July 26, 2011
The New York rapper returns with a new album and a new label, moving to Duck Down Records from Bad Boy.
Metascore:
62
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tbd
Come Back to Us

Come Back to Us

by Release The Sunbird
July 26, 2011
Zach Rogue stepped away from his band Rogue Wave for a short stint to work on the debut album for his side project, Release The Bird.
Metascore:
73
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tbd
Follow Me Home

Follow Me Home

by Jay Rock
July 26, 2011
The debut album for the Los Angeles rap artist features guest turns from Chris Brown, Kendrick Lamar, Tech N9ne, Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, and will.i.am.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.1
Ritual Union

Ritual Union

by Little Dragon
July 25, 2011
The Swedish foursome release a third album of experimental electro-pop.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.3
Harlan County

Harlan County

by Jim Ford
July 25, 2011
This is the reissue of Jim Ford's debut (and only complete) album released in 1969.
Metascore:
88
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tbd
My Damnation

My Damnation

by Chelsea Grin
July 19, 2011
The second album for the band from Salt Lake City was produced by Zeuss and features Fit for an Autopsy's Nate Johnson and Whitechapel's Philip Bozeman as guest vocalists.
Metascore:
50
User Score:
8.0
Join Us

Join Us

by They Might Be Giants
July 19, 2011
After releasing three children's albums in five years, the alt-rock band from Brooklyn releases its 15th full-length album.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.3
Union Town [EP]

Union Town [EP]

by The Nightwatchman
July 19, 2011
Profits from the eight-track EP of pro-union songs will go to the America Votes Labor Unity Fund.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Tim Robbins and the Rogues Gallery Band

Tim Robbins and the Rogues Gallery Band

by Tim Robbins & the Rogues Gallery Band
July 19, 2011
The Oscar-winning actor and his backing band release an album of folk rock tunes.
Metascore:
61
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tbd
Soft Metals

Soft Metals

by Soft Metals
July 19, 2011
This is the debut full-length release for the Portland, Oregon, electronic duo.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Time of My Life

Time of My Life

by 3 Doors Down
July 19, 2011
The radio-friendly rock band releases its fifth studio album, the follow-up to its self-titled 2008 release.
Metascore:
49
User Score:
7.0
Universal Pulse

Universal Pulse

by 311
July 19, 2011
The reggae-inspired rockers return with their 10th studio album, produced by Bob Rock.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
5.8
Big Talk

Big Talk

by Big Talk
July 19, 2011
The Killers' drummer Ronnie Vannucci releases a solo album.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
7.7
Again and Again

Again and Again

by Brilliant Colors
July 19, 2011
The indie pop band from San Francisco releases another album of catchy, lo-fi tunes.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
tbd
We The Best Forever

We The Best Forever

by DJ Khaled
July 19, 2011
The LA-based band releases its sophomore full-length of noise-driven, psychedelic rock.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
4.9
Perfect Darkness

Perfect Darkness

by Fink
July 19, 2011
The Brighton-based trio, led by producer and former DJ Fin "Fink" Greenall, release a fourth album of folk-y electro-pop.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.4
Mayhem

Mayhem

by Imelda May
July 19, 2011
The Dublin-based singer fuses blues and rockabilly on her rocking new album.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.5
Timez Are Weird These Days

Timez Are Weird These Days

by Theophilus London
July 19, 2011
The Brooklyn-based rapper makes his major-label debut, with producers Dave Sitek and John Hill.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
8.4
Amplifying Host

Amplifying Host

by Richard Youngs
July 19, 2011
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Thee Physical

Thee Physical

by Pictureplane
July 19, 2011
The second album of electronica from Travis Egedy was produced by HEALTH's Jupiter Keye.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Hello Cruel World

Hello Cruel World

by Sole and the Skyrider Band
July 19, 2011
Anticon cofounder Tim Holland releases his third album with the Skyrider Band.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Family and Friends

Family and Friends

by Serengeti
July 19, 2011
Chicago-based David Cohn's latest album as Serengeti was produced by Why's Yoni Wolf and Owen Ashworth.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Bermuda Drain

Bermuda Drain

by Prurient
July 19, 2011
This is the latest album from New York noise artist Dominick Fernow.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Everything's Fine

Everything's Fine

by The Summer Set
July 19, 2011
The second album for the rock quintet from Scottsdale, Arizona was produced by John Fields.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Night Gallery

Night Gallery

by Eternal Tapestry
July 19, 2011
The album with psych rockers Eternal Tapestry and the drone band Sun Araw was recorded live during 2010's South By Southwest for the Austin radio station KVRX.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Love Has Made Me Stronger

Love Has Made Me Stronger

by Carol Kleyn
July 19, 2011
This is the rerelease of the 1976 album from the harp-playing folk singer from California.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
100 Percent Publishing

100 Percent Publishing

by Wiley
July 19, 2011
The seventh studio album by the English producer and rapper was written, produced, and mastered entirely by Wiley.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Yucca

Yucca

by Milk Maid
July 19, 2011
Black Alp's bassist Martin Cohen delivers his solo debut of pop music.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
War Paint

War Paint

by The Dangerous Summer
July 19, 2011
Paul Leavitt produced the Maryland rock quartet's second album.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
The Mosaic Project

The Mosaic Project

by Terri Lyne Carrington
July 19, 2011
The fifth album for the jazz drummer features such guests as Dianne Reeves, Sheila E, Esperanza Spaulding, and Cassandra Wilson.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
Two-Way Mirror

Two-Way Mirror

by Crystal Antlers
July 19, 2011
The Los Angeles rock quintet releases its second full-length album produced by Mars Volta's Isaiah "Ikey" Owens.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
In the Mountain in the Cloud

In the Mountain in the Cloud

by Portugal. The Man
July 19, 2011
The Portland-based band releases its sixth studio album of psychedelic rock.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.6
Country Hits: Bluegrass Style

Country Hits: Bluegrass Style

by Ricky Skaggs
July 19, 2011
The country-bluegrass singer updates some of his songs, along with other classics, on his latest album.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Basement Jaxx vs. Metropole Orkest

Basement Jaxx vs. Metropole Orkest

by Metropole Orkest
July 19, 2011
The London, England, house duo of Felix Buxton and Simon Ratcliffe release an album reinterpreting their hits by the Metropole Orkest of the Netherlands orchestra, conducted by Jules Buckley.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Middle States [EP]

Middle States [EP]

by The Appleseed Cast
July 15, 2011
The four-track EP is the first album with new members Nate Whitman and John Momberg, who replaced Aaron Coker and Marc Young.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Sorry 4 the Wait

Sorry 4 the Wait

by Lil Wayne
July 13, 2011
The 12-track mixtape digital release features music from such hits as Drake's Marvin's Room, Big Sean's My Last, Adele's Rolling in the Deep, and Beyonce's Run the World (Girls).
Metascore:
65
User Score:
5.6
Fly from Here

Fly from Here

by Yes
July 12, 2011
The legendary English prog-rock band releases its 21st studio album, the first to feature Canadian singer Benoit David.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
7.1
Life's Rich Pageant

Life's Rich Pageant

by R.E.M.
July 12, 2011
The legendary band's pivotal album is remastered and reissued since it's 1986 release--complete with a bonus disc of demos.
Metascore:
93
User Score:
8.5
I Want That You Are Always Happy

I Want That You Are Always Happy

by The Middle East
July 12, 2011
The debut full-length album for the indie Australian group was coproduced with Mike Myers and recorded between touring.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Yours Truly

Yours Truly

by Sublime with Rome
July 12, 2011
The Long Beach ska rock band, which disbanded in 1996 after the death of Bradley Nowell, returns with a new lead singer in Rome Ramirez on the debut album for newly renamed trio produced by Paul Leary of the Butthole Surfers.
Metascore:
48
User Score:
5.1
Neon

Neon

by Chris Young
July 12, 2011
James Stroud produced the third full-length album for the country singer who was the winner of the reality talent show Nashville Star in 2006.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Mega Rama

Mega Rama

by Radical Dads
July 12, 2011
This is the debut album for the Brooklyn indie rock trio.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
The Kickback

The Kickback

by Cali Swag District
July 12, 2011
The full-length debut album for the Southern California rap group best known for the hit song Teach Me How to Dougie is dedicated to Montae "M-Bone" Talbert, who died in May 2011.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
The  Black Crown

The Black Crown

by Suicide Silence
July 12, 2011
The third album for the metal band from Riverside, California, was produced by Steve Evetts.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.8
Arrows & Anchors

Arrows & Anchors

by Fair to Midland
July 12, 2011
The fourth album for the Texas rock band was produced by Joe Barresi.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.1
Red River Blue

Red River Blue

by Blake Shelton
July 12, 2011
The country crooner, and judge/coach on NBC's The Voice, releases his latest album.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
3.9
All of You

All of You

by Colbie Caillat
July 12, 2011
The singer-songwriter releases her third album of acoustic pop music.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.9
Just Once [EP]

Just Once [EP]

by How to Dress Well
July 12, 2011
Tom Krell's four-track orchestral EP includes two tracks from his debut album, a reworked version of Decisions, and one new track.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Use Me

Use Me

by David Bromberg
July 12, 2011
The singer's latest album features contributions from Levon Helm, Vince Gill, Linda Ronstadt, Dr. John, John Hiatt, and Los Lobos.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Seven Rainbows

Seven Rainbows

by Alice Gold
July 12, 2011
The debut album for the British pop singer was produced by Dan Carey.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
If Not Now, When?

If Not Now, When?

by Incubus
July 12, 2011
The California band releases its sixth full-length studio album of soulful alternative rock.
Metascore:
48
User Score:
6.3
Prom

Prom

by Grooms
July 12, 2011
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Peace Sells...But Who's Buying? [25th Anniversary Special Edition]

Peace Sells...But Who's Buying? [25th Anniversary Special Edition]

by Megadeth
July 12, 2011
The 1968 album for the heavy metal band led by Dave Mustaine is reissued with remastered tracks and a live show recorded in 1987.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.7
Damnesia

Damnesia

by Alkaline Trio
July 12, 2011
Chicago's pop punk band returns with a collection of unplugged versions of favorite tracks.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.5
Last Summer

Last Summer

by Eleanor Friedberger
July 12, 2011
The Fiery Furnaces member makes her solo debut of emotionally-moving experimental pop.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.0
Little Bird

Little Bird

by Kasey Chambers
July 12, 2011
The Australian singer-songwriter releases her fifth solo album.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
BlackenedWhite

BlackenedWhite

by MellowHype
July 12, 2011
The duo that comprises Odd Future members Hodgy Beats and Left Brain releases its second studio album on Fat Possum.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.3
When Fish Ride Bicycles

When Fish Ride Bicycles

by The Cool Kids
July 12, 2011
The duo of Chuck Inglish and Mikey Rocks, aka Sir Michael Rocks, releases its long-awaited album that was more than two years in the making.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.6
Within and Without

Within and Without

by Washed Out
July 12, 2011
Ernest Greene releases his first full-length of dreamy synth-pop under his Washed Out moniker.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.3
Dedication

Dedication

by Zomby
July 12, 2011
This is the British dubstep producer's second full-length album and his first on the 4AD label.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.2
Where Country Grows

Where Country Grows

by Ashton Shepherd
July 12, 2011
The Alabama country songstress returns with her sophomore album.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
The  Truth Is...

The Truth Is...

by Theory of a Deadman
July 12, 2011
Lead singer Tyler Connolly's divorce influenced the Canadian rock quartet's fourth studio album produced by Howard Benson.
Metascore:
35
User Score:
3.0
Field Songs

Field Songs

by William Elliott Whitmore
July 12, 2011
The Iowa songwriter releases a full-length album of alt-rock, blues, and folk.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
tbd