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Keeper

Keeper

by John Doe
August 29, 2011
John Doe coproduced his latest solo album with Dave Way, which features guest appearances from Howie Gelb, Patty Griffin, Smokey Hormel, and Jill Sobule.
Metascore:
71
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Pull Up Some Dust and Sit Down

Pull Up Some Dust and Sit Down

by Ry Cooder
August 29, 2011
The Grammy-award winning musician returns with a concept album about corruption in America.
Metascore:
92
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6.9
If You're Young

If You're Young

by The Static Jacks
August 29, 2011
The debut album for the New Jersey indie rock band was produced by Chris Shaw.
Metascore:
64
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Mirror Traffic

Mirror Traffic

by Stephen Malkmus
August 23, 2011
The Pavement frontman releases his latest rock album with The Jicks, produced by Beck.
Metascore:
80
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7.9
Muppets: The Green Album

Muppets: The Green Album

by Various Artists
August 23, 2011
Classic Muppet songs are covered by OK Go, Weezer, Hayley Williams, The Fray, Alkaline Trio, My Morning Jacket, Amy Lee, Sondre Lerche, The Airborne Toxic Event, Atreyu's Brandon Saller, Good Charlotte's Billy Martin, Andrew Bird, Matt Nathanson, and Rachael Yamagata.
Metascore:
60
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4.8
You Are All I See

You Are All I See

by Active Child
August 23, 2011
The electronic music project of Paul Grossi is filled with diverse sounds and many synthesized instruments.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.0
Obscurities

Obscurities

by Stephin Merritt
August 23, 2011
The singer-songwriter from The Magnetic Fields releases a solo album of B-sides, compilation cuts, and various unreleased material.
Metascore:
74
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Post-Mortem

Post-Mortem

by Black Tide
August 23, 2011
The New York-based heavy metal band releases its sophomore full-length album produced by Josh Wilbur and GGGarth.
Metascore:
53
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5.6
La Liberacion

La Liberacion

by CSS
August 23, 2011
The Brazilian band releases their third album of party pop and electronic rock.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
7.0
Still Living

Still Living

by Ganglians
August 23, 2011
The Beach Boys-influenced Sacramento band release their second full-length rock-pop album.
Metascore:
72
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The  Blackbird Diaries

The Blackbird Diaries

by Dave Stewart
August 23, 2011
The Eurythmics member releases a solo album of rock and blues, recorded at Nashville's famous Blackbird Studios.
Metascore:
66
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Ancient Romans

Ancient Romans

by Sun Araw
August 23, 2011
The Los Angeles-based solo project of Cameron Stallones releases the fifth LP of psychedelic electro noise pop.
Metascore:
75
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Concrete

Concrete

by Sunny Sweeney
August 23, 2011
The Texan country music artist releases a new album.
Metascore:
71
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What Matters Most

What Matters Most

by Barbra Streisand
August 23, 2011
Barbara Streisand sings the lyrics of Alan and Marilyn Bergman, and also produced the album.
Metascore:
77
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8.1
Honkey Kong

Honkey Kong

by Apathy
August 23, 2011
The third solo album for the rapper includes guest appearances by Celph Titled, Esoteric, Mad Lion, Slaine, Vinnie Paz, and Xzibit.
Metascore:
82
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8.2
The R.E.D. Album

The R.E.D. Album

by Game
August 23, 2011
The long delayed 21-track album for the Los Angeles rapper features guest turns from Dr. Dre, Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, Lil Wayne, Sly, Drake, Rick Ross, Beanie Sigel, Young Jeezy, Big Boi, E-40, Lloyd, Mario, Wale. Chris Brown, Nelly Furtado, and Tyler, the Creator.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.2
Program 91

Program 91

by Razika
August 23, 2011
This is the debut album for the Norwegian ska-pop quartet.
Metascore:
72
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Rise Ye Sunken Ships

Rise Ye Sunken Ships

by We Are Augustines
August 23, 2011
After the band Pela ended, singer Billy McCarthy and bassist Eric Sanderson, along with new drummer Rob Allen, formed We Are Augustines. The death of Billy McCarthy's brother had a great influence on the songs on the debut album produced by Dave Newfield.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.4
Outside Society: Looking Back 1975-2007

Outside Society: Looking Back 1975-2007

by Patti Smith
August 23, 2011
The latest album from the singer-songwriter includes tracks that span her recording career for both Arista and Columbia Records.
Metascore:
80
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8.8
Starry Mind

Starry Mind

by P.G. Six
August 23, 2011
The first album in four years for the New York band led by Pat Gubler adds more rock elements to its acoustic folk style.
Metascore:
79
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Hell On Heels

Hell On Heels

by Pistol Annies
August 23, 2011
This is the debut album from the Miranda Lambert-led country trio that includes Angaleena Presley and Ashley Monroe.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.4
Ghostbird

Ghostbird

by Zee Avi
August 23, 2011
The second album for the Malaysian-born singer-songwriter was produced by Mario Caldato, Jr.
Metascore:
63
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Rapping With Paul White

Rapping With Paul White

by Paul White
August 23, 2011
This is Paul White's first full-length project with vocals, which features Nancy Elizabeth, Danny Brown, Homeboy Sandman, Guilty Simpson, Jehst, Marv Won, Moe Pope, and Tranqill.
Metascore:
71
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tbd
Apokalypsis

Apokalypsis

by Chelsea Wolfe
August 23, 2011
The third album for the California singer-songwriter continues her dark folk style.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.7
Killer Sounds

Killer Sounds

by Hard-Fi
August 22, 2011
The third studio album for the British indie rock band was coproduced by lead singer Richard Archer with Grey Kurstin, Alan Moulder, and Stuart Price.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.8
Long Line of Heartaches

Long Line of Heartaches

by Connie Smith
August 19, 2011
The country music legend releases her first solo album of original songs since 1998.
Metascore:
73
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tbd
Thursday

Thursday

by The Weeknd
August 19, 2011
The second of a trilogy of mixtapes from Canadian artist The Weeknd was produced by Doc McKinney and Illangelo.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.5
Blue Songs

Blue Songs

by Hercules & Love Affair
August 16, 2011
The second album for the New York-based musical group was produced with Patrick Pulsinger.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.8
Closer to Closed

Closer to Closed

by Braid
August 16, 2011
The Midwestern post-punk emo pioneers are back with their first collection of recorded material in 10 years.
Metascore:
65
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Jeff Bridges

Jeff Bridges

by Jeff Bridges
August 16, 2011
Jeff Bridges releases the follow-up album to his debut "Be Here Soon" nearly a decade later, which is produced by T-Bone Burnett.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.3
I'm Back! Family & Friends

I'm Back! Family & Friends

by Sylvester "Sly Stone" Stewart
August 16, 2011
The comeback album for the funk legend features guest appearances by Jeff Beck, Bootsy Collins, Ray Manzarek, and Ann Wilson.
Metascore:
37
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The Duke & the King

The Duke & the King

by The Duke & the King
August 16, 2011
The New York-based quartet--fronted by former Felice Brother, Simone Felice--releases its second album.
Metascore:
80
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Johnny Boy Would Love This: A Tribute to John Martyn

Johnny Boy Would Love This: A Tribute to John Martyn

by Various Artists
August 16, 2011
The 30-track tribute album to John Martyn was produced by Jim Tullio and features such artists as Beck, Ted Barnes, Phil Collins, David Gray, Morcheeba's Skye Edwards, Beth Orton, The Cure's Robert Smith, Snow Patrol, The Swell Season, and Cheryl Wilson.
Metascore:
70
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Leave No Trace

Leave No Trace

by Fool's Gold
August 16, 2011
The sophomore album from the Los Angeles quintet fuses Afropop with '80s new wave.
Metascore:
66
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Out of Love

Out of Love

by Mister Heavenly
August 16, 2011
The debut album for the supergroup consisting of Man Man's Ryan Kattner, Islands' Nicholas Thorburn, and the Shins' Joe Plummer is influenced by doo-wop music.
Metascore:
68
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Songs and Stories [Live]

Songs and Stories [Live]

by Guy Clark
August 16, 2011
The country singer-songwriter releases a live acoustic album recorded at Nashville's Belcourt Theatre in 2009.
Metascore:
77
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Overlook

Overlook

by Maria Taylor
August 16, 2011
The Azure Ray singer self-produced her fourth solo album.
Metascore:
58
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Don't Act Like You Don't Care

Don't Act Like You Don't Care

by Luke Temple
August 16, 2011
Here We Go Magic's Luke Temple releases his third solo album.
Metascore:
65
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New Villager

New Villager

by New Villager
August 16, 2011
This is the debut album for the pop performance art duo of Ben Bromley and Ross Simonini.
Metascore:
77
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tbd
Her Space Holiday

Her Space Holiday

by Her Space Holiday
August 16, 2011
This is the final album for indie artist Marc Bianchi as Her Space Holiday.
Metascore:
60
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Moonfire

Moonfire

by Boy & Bear
August 16, 2011
The debut full-length release for the indie band from Australia was recorded in Nashville with producer Joe Chiccarelli.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
8.5
My Brother's Ears/My Sister's Eyes

My Brother's Ears/My Sister's Eyes

by Psychic Babble
August 16, 2011
The debut full-length album for the rock band is led by Circa Survive guitarist Colin Frangicetto.
Metascore:
66
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tbd
The Ornament

The Ornament

by Gold Leaves
August 16, 2011
Grant Olsen's latest solo project was produced by Jason Quever of the Papercuts.
Metascore:
67
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Rumble, Shake and Tumble

Rumble, Shake and Tumble

by Wagons
August 16, 2011
This is the fifth album for the Australian country and roots rock band led by Henry Wagons.
Metascore:
78
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Hollow

Hollow

by Cut Off Your Hands
August 16, 2011
The second album for the New Zealand indie rock band features the first appearance of new singer-guitarist Jonathan Lee.
Metascore:
73
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Slave Ambient

Slave Ambient

by The War on Drugs
August 16, 2011
The Philadelphia-based group releases a second album of Americana roots-rock.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.0
The World Is Just a Shape to Fill the Night

The World Is Just a Shape to Fill the Night

by Case Studies
August 15, 2011
Jesse Lortz recorded this album in Washington state with his friends in a secluded cabin.
Metascore:
72
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tbd
XXX

XXX

by Danny Brown
August 15, 2011
The Detroit rapper's latest mixtape was made available on his label's website for free.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.7
Osaka Ramones

Osaka Ramones

by Shonen Knife
August 15, 2011
The Goo Goo Dolls' Robby Takac produced the Japanese pop group's tribute album to The Ramones.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
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Watch the Throne

Watch the Throne

by Kanye West
August 12, 2011
Jay-Z and Kanye West join forces to form their own group and release their collaborative new album.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.5
Ferrari Boyz

Ferrari Boyz

by Gucci Mane
August 9, 2011
A collaborative effort from Gucci Mane and Waka Flocka Flame falls between a mixtape and an official release.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
6.3
Dedicated: A Salute to the 5 Royales

Dedicated: A Salute to the 5 Royales

by Steve Cropper
August 9, 2011
The guitarist best known for working with Booker T & the M.G.'s releases a tribute album to the R&B band The 5 Royales.
Metascore:
69
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tbd
Success Is Certain

Success Is Certain

by Royce da 5'9"
August 9, 2011
The Detroit rapper goes solo after releasing a collaborative album with Eminem.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.8
Bad Vibes

Bad Vibes

by Shlohmo
August 9, 2011
The second album for Los Angeles producer Henry Laufer is the first to feature his vocals.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.6
Widowspeak

Widowspeak

by Widowspeak
August 9, 2011
The debut album for the Brooklyn indie rock trio was produced by Jarvis Taveniere of Woods.
Metascore:
75
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tbd
Skying

Skying

by The Horrors
August 9, 2011
The third album for the British rock quintet was produced and recorded by the band.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.1
Tailgates & Tanlines

Tailgates & Tanlines

by Luke Bryan
August 9, 2011
The Capitol Nashville artist returns with his third full-length album.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
5.2
In Waves

In Waves

by Trivium
August 9, 2011
The Floridian heavy metal band releases their fifth studio album.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.2
Family of Love

Family of Love

by Dom
August 9, 2011
The Massachusetts trio releases a second EP to follow-up its first release, "Sun Bronzed Greek Gods" with more indie-pop and synth-heavy songs.
Metascore:
78
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tbd
Red Velvet Snowball

Red Velvet Snowball

by Pepper Rabbit
August 9, 2011
The psychedelic pop duo releases its sophomore album.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.3
Sympathy

Sympathy

by Scattered Trees
August 9, 2011
The Chicago-based sextet put out a melodic rock album mostly about death.
Metascore:
69
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Extra Playful [EP]

Extra Playful [EP]

by John Cale
August 8, 2011
The Velvet Underground's founding member releases his solo five-track EP of art rock.
Metascore:
66
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tbd
Good One

Good One

by Tig Notaro
August 8, 2011
Metascore:
78
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tbd
Giving

Giving

by Collections of Colonies of Bees
August 2, 2011
This is the final album with Jon Mueller and Thomas Wincek, who both left the the Milwaukee instrumental six-piece in 2010.
Metascore:
78
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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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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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tbd
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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tbd
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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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
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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
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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
User Score:
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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
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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