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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
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tbd
Room(s)

Room(s)

by Machine Drum
July 11, 2011
Electronic producer Travis Stewart's latest album under the Machinedrum moniker is his first on the Planet Mu label.
Metascore:
77
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tbd
As the Crow Flies

As the Crow Flies

by Advisory Circle
July 8, 2011
The third album for Jon Brooks under The Advisory Circle name continues the 1970's vibe with synthesizer music.
Metascore:
73
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tbd
Rainforest

Rainforest

by Clams Casino
July 5, 2011
Producer Mike Volpe's follow-up to his instrumental mixtape is his latest five-track EP.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.3
I Love You, Dude

I Love You, Dude

by Digitalism
July 5, 2011
The second album for the German electronic duo features a track co-written by Julian Casablancas of The Strokes.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
7.8
Drums Between the Bells

Drums Between the Bells

by Brian Eno
July 5, 2011
The former member of Roxy Music brings his ambient melodies back with a new album, featuring spoken word from Rick Holland.
Metascore:
68
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tbd
Devil's Music

Devil's Music

by Teddybears
July 5, 2011
The Swedish band releases its sixth album of electro-punk, featuring such guest artists as Cee Lo and the B-52s.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.8
Earth Sound System

Earth Sound System

by Jackie-O Motherfucker
July 5, 2011
The Portland art rockers release their latest album of improvisational, experimental space-y jams.
Metascore:
62
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tbd
Total

Total

by SebastiAn
July 5, 2011
The French electro and house music producer/remixer releases a debut full-length album.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.6
Player Piano

Player Piano

by Memory Tapes
July 5, 2011
This is the second album for Davye Hawk as Memory Tapes.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
5.0
Sam Baker's Album

Sam Baker's Album

by Samiyam
July 5, 2011
This is the second full-length album for the hip-hop producer.
Metascore:
68
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tbd
King of Hearts

King of Hearts

by Lloyd
July 5, 2011
King of Hearts -- Lloyd's fourth album -- is his first release with Polow da Don's Interscope-affiliated Zone 4 label.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.0
Through the Green

Through the Green

by Tiger & Woods
July 5, 2011
The debut full-length release from Larry Tiger and David Woods includes tracks from their EP along with new tracks featuring singer 'Em.
Metascore:
65
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Meine Zarten Pfoten

Meine Zarten Pfoten

by Ada
July 5, 2011
The second album for the German artist is her first in nearly seven years.
Metascore:
64
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tbd
Darkness in the Light

Darkness in the Light

by Unearth
July 5, 2011
The Massachusetts metal band's fifth album was produced by Killswitch Engage's Adam Dutkiewicz.
Metascore:
75
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The Grand Theatre, Vol. 2

The Grand Theatre, Vol. 2

by Old 97's
July 5, 2011
Originally planned as a double album before it was split into two albums, the second volume is also produced by Salim Nourallah.
Metascore:
73
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tbd
Haven

Haven

by CHLLNGR
July 5, 2011
This is the latest album from the Denmark-based electronic producer.
Metascore:
71
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tbd
Pleasure

Pleasure

by Pure X
July 5, 2011
Formerly known as Pure Ecstasy, Pure X's debut full-length album was recorded live.
Metascore:
70
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tbd
Stranger Me

Stranger Me

by Amy LaVere
July 4, 2011
Metascore:
78
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Gardens & Villa

Gardens & Villa

by Gardens & Villa
July 4, 2011
The debut album for the Santa Barbara-based indie pop band was produced by Richard Swift.
Metascore:
63
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tbd
Section.80

Section.80

by Kendrick Lamar
July 2, 2011
The California rapper who worked on Dr. Dre's Detox album releases his third independent album, featuring Colin Munroe, GLC, RZA, Schoolboy Q, Ashtro Bot, BJ the Chicago Kid, and Ab-Soul as guests.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.3
I'm Gay (I'm Happy)

I'm Gay (I'm Happy)

by Lil B
June 29, 2011
The California rapper received death threats after revealing the title of this digitally released album.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
6.1
Burning at Both Ends

Burning at Both Ends

by Set Your Goals
June 28, 2011
The third album for the San Francisco Bay Area pop punk rock band was produced by Brian McTernan and Mike Green.
Metascore:
67
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tbd
The Verge

The Verge

by There for Tomorrow
June 28, 2011
The second album on Hopeless Records for the rock quartet from Orlando, Florida, was produced by Michael Elvis Baskette.
Metascore:
59
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tbd
Finally Famous

Finally Famous

by Big Sean
June 28, 2011
The debut from the Detroit rapper features executive producers Kanye West and No I.D.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
6.0
Sound Kapital

Sound Kapital

by Handsome Furs
June 28, 2011
The music project of Wolf Parade's Dan Boeckner and his wife Alexei Perry releases a third album influenced by Eastern European synthesizer sounds and noise pop.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.4
John Wesley Harding

John Wesley Harding

by Thea Gilmore
June 28, 2011
The British singer-songwriter covers Bob Dylan's 1967 album, John Wesley Harding.
Metascore:
73
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tbd
Black Up

Black Up

by Shabazz Palaces
June 28, 2011
The Seattle-based project, including Ishmael Butler of Digable Planets, is Sub Pop's first hip-hop signing.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.3
Gold Cobra

Gold Cobra

by Limp Bizkit
June 28, 2011
The nu-metal Florida quintet releases its sixth studio album; the first in more than a decade with the original lineup.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
6.2
When the Sun Goes Down

When the Sun Goes Down

by Selena Gomez & the Scene
June 28, 2011
The Disney star's third album offers more of the Top 40 dance-pop tunes of her previous records.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
7.4
Taking Back Sunday

Taking Back Sunday

by Taking Back Sunday
June 28, 2011
The rock band from Long Island returns with a new album produced by Queens of the Stoneage's Eric Valentine and features the original lineup from its 2002 debut.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.2
Better Day

Better Day

by Dolly Parton
June 28, 2011
The legendary country starlet releases an album of all-new studio material.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.7
The  Harrow and the Harvest

The Harrow and the Harvest

by Gillian Welch
June 28, 2011
Eight years after her last release, the country-folk singer releases new material.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
7.7
Pint of Blood

Pint of Blood

by Jolie Holland & The Grand Chandeliers
June 28, 2011
The Texan folk singer--one of the founding members of The Be Good Tanyas--returns with her fourth studio album, which combines traditional folk with country and rock.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Rave On Buddy Holly

Rave On Buddy Holly

by Various Artists
June 28, 2011
This is a compilation of Buddy Holly Songs sung by such artists as Fiona Apple, The Black Keys, Jon Brion, Julian Casablancas, Cee-Lo Green, Florence and the Machine, Kid Rock, Paul McCartney, Lou Reed, and Patti Smith.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
SBTRKT

SBTRKT

by SBTRKT
June 28, 2011
This is the debut album for the British dubstep producer whose real name is unknown.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.2
We Must Become the Pitiless Censors of Ourselves

We Must Become the Pitiless Censors of Ourselves

by John Maus
June 28, 2011
This is the latest album for the experimental composer from Minnesota.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.4
Weekend at Burnie's

Weekend at Burnie's

by Curren$y
June 28, 2011
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.0
Red Hot + Rio 2

Red Hot + Rio 2

by Various Artists
June 28, 2011
The Red Hot Organization's follow-up to its successful 1996 compilation to raise HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention features 34 songs with international and Brazilian stars including Aloe Blacc, Beirut, Bebel Gilberto, Seu Jorge, John Legend, Marisa Monte, Of Montreal, and Caetano Veloso.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
Horses and High Heels

Horses and High Heels

by Marianne Faithfull
June 28, 2011
The English singer-songwriter's latest solo album features four original songs and features Lou Reed on two tracks.
Metascore:
65
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tbd
Queen of the Minor Key

Queen of the Minor Key

by Eilen Jewell
June 28, 2011
The singer-songwriter based in Boston releases her fourth studio album and infuses her country/folk stylings with jazz, R&B, and rock music.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
Galactic Melt

Galactic Melt

by Com Truise
June 28, 2011
The debut full-length release from Seth Haley is a concept album about the life and death of a robot astronaut.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.7
4

4

by Beyoncé
June 28, 2011
The aptly titled fourth studio album from the pop songstress has both dance-floor-ready jams and down-tempo tunes that are a bit tamer than those in the last album.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.8
Culture of Fear

Culture of Fear

by Thievery Corporation
June 27, 2011
The Washington DC-based duo's sixth studio album is less political than its last release, yet it still keeps a progressive stance and makes a statement.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
6.4
Carbonated

Carbonated

by Mount Kimbie
June 27, 2011
The British experimental dubstep duo's latest EP features work from its 2010 debut Crooks & Lovers.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.5
Evinspacey

Evinspacey

by Cassettes Won't Listen
June 21, 2011
Jason Drake's latest album's name had to be changed after actor Kevin Spacey sent a cease and desist order.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
tbd
Bobby

Bobby

by BOBBY
June 21, 2011
The seven-piece indie rock group led by Tom Greenberg recorded the album in Woodstock, New York.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Wayward Fire

Wayward Fire

by The Chain Gang of 1974
June 21, 2011
The third album for the Colorado-based artist Kamtin Mohager is heavily influenced by 1980's dance music.
Metascore:
68
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tbd
The Future Will Destroy You

The Future Will Destroy You

by Viva Voce
June 21, 2011
The latest album for the husband and wife indie rock duo of Kevin and Anita Robinson is their first on the Vanguard label.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
The Light of the Sun

The Light of the Sun

by Jill Scott
June 21, 2011
The Philadelphia native releases her fourth studio album of soulful pop and R&B.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.5
Fomo

Fomo

by Liam Finn
June 21, 2011
The singer-songwriter from New Zealand releases his second solo album.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.8
Sorry for Party Rocking

Sorry for Party Rocking

by LMFAO
June 21, 2011
The dance pop duo are back with their sophomore album of party anthems.
Metascore:
47
User Score:
4.6
Modern Love

Modern Love

by Matt Nathanson
June 21, 2011
The Bay Area singer-songwriter returns with his seventh album of soulful songs.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.6
Planet Pit

Planet Pit

by Pitbull
June 21, 2011
The Miami rapper's new album consists of club bangers and features collaborations with Marc Anthony and Ne-Yo.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
4.3
Get Your Heart On!

Get Your Heart On!

by Simple Plan
June 21, 2011
The Canadian group's fourth full length is a collection of melodic pop punk songs.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.2
Goodbye Bread

Goodbye Bread

by Ty Segall
June 21, 2011
The San Francisco-based garage revivalist returns with a new record, the first on Drag City's label.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.7
Alpocalypse

Alpocalypse

by Weird Al Yankovic
June 21, 2011
The pop song parodist releases his 13th studio album, poking fun at Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift and more.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.1
Shangri-La

Shangri-La

by YACHT
June 21, 2011
The Portland, Oregon, dance duo's latest album is a concept album about man's search for utopia.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.8
Konkylie

Konkylie

by When Saints Go Machine
June 21, 2011
The Danish quartet's second album weaves various music influences, such as jazz, techno, house, and rock, into its electro-pop sound.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
From Africa With Fury: Rise

From Africa With Fury: Rise

by Seun Kuti & Egypt 80
June 21, 2011
The youngest son of Fela Kuti teams up with his father's band, Egypt 80, on this album produced by Brian Eno and John Reynolds.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
New Brigade

New Brigade

by Iceage
June 21, 2011
This is the debut full-length album for the Danish punk rock band.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.2
Equatorial Ultravox

Equatorial Ultravox

by Chad Valley
June 21, 2011
The EP for the electronic artist also known as Hugo Manuel moves away from chillwave to a pop sound.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Twist Again

Twist Again

by Bodies of Water
June 21, 2011
This is the third album for the Los Angeles indie rock trio that includes married couple David and Meredith Matcalf.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Bon Iver

Bon Iver

by Bon Iver
June 21, 2011
The Wisconsin-based indie folk band, fronted by singer-songwriter Justin Vernon, follows up its highly acclaimed For Emma, Forever Ago with a new album.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.6
Candidate Waltz

Candidate Waltz

by Centro-Matic
June 21, 2011
This is the latest album for the Texas-based band led by Will Johnson of Monsters of Folk and The Undertow Orchestra.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Special Affections

Special Affections

by Diamond Rings
June 21, 2011
Originally released in 2010 on Secret City Records, the debut full-length album for John O'Regan of the D'Urbervilles is rereleased on Astralwerks.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.7
Blanck Mass

Blanck Mass

by Blanck Mass
June 21, 2011
Fuck Button's Benjamin John Power releases his debut solo album of ambient electronic music.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Unknown Mortal Orchestra

Unknown Mortal Orchestra

by Unknown Mortal Orchestra
June 21, 2011
This is the debut album for the Portland, Oregon-based band led by New Zealand-born Ruban Nielson of the Mint Chicks.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.5
Leveler

Leveler

by August Burns Red
June 21, 2011
The fourth studio album for the metal band from Pennsylvania was produced by Jason Suecof.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.6
We Are the Champions

We Are the Champions

by JEFF the Brotherhood
June 21, 2011
This is the fifth studio album for Jake and Jamin Orrall, who were previously in the indie rock band Be Your Own Pet.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
This Is the Computers

This Is the Computers

by The Computers
June 21, 2011
The first full-length album for the British punk rock quartet was produced by John "Speedo" Reis.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
The Latest Fashion

The Latest Fashion

by Attack! Attack!
June 21, 2011
The Welsh rock band (not to be confused with American metal band Attack Attack!) releases its second album.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
tbd
Whatever's On Your Mind

Whatever's On Your Mind

by Gomez
June 21, 2011
The English rockers release their seventh studio album of a 15-year career spanning genres, from rock to country to blues.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
tbd
Ritual

Ritual

by The Black Dahlia Murder
June 21, 2011
The Michigan heavy metal band's fifth studio album was produced by Mark Lewis.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.7
Brave Tin Soldiers

Brave Tin Soldiers

by Sarah Nixey
June 21, 2011
This is the second solo album for the British singer-songwriter.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Together/Apart

Together/Apart

by Grieves
June 21, 2011
Benjamin Laub, aka as Grieves, releases his third album produced by Budo.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Reason and Rhyme: Bluegrass Songs by Robert Hunter & Jim Lauderdale

Reason and Rhyme: Bluegrass Songs by Robert Hunter & Jim Lauderdale

by Jim Lauderdale
June 21, 2011
The latest partnership between Jim Lauderdale and the Grateful Dead's Robert Hunter produces an album of bluegrass songs.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
An Empty Bliss Beyond This World

An Empty Bliss Beyond This World

by The Caretaker
June 21, 2011
British producer/experimental artist Jim Kirby releases his latest album under The Caretaker name.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.6
Sounds of a Playground Fading

Sounds of a Playground Fading

by In Flames
June 21, 2011
The Swedish metal band that is considered to be the founders of the Gothenburg Metal sound releases its first album since guitarist Jesper Stromblad left the band.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.8
Eleven Eleven

Eleven Eleven

by Dave Alvin
June 20, 2011
The singer-songwriter who started his career with The Blasters wrote and recorded his latest solo album while on tour or during breaks from his 2010 tour.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
Late Love

Late Love

by Wolves like Us
June 20, 2011
This is the debut full-length album for the Norwegian hard rock band that includes former members of such bands as Amulet, Infidels Forever, JR Ewing, and Silver.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Down 2 Earth

Down 2 Earth

by Ras G
June 20, 2011
The 21-track release from the Los Angeles hip-hop producer is his first full-length on the RAMP Recordings label.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
H-P1

H-P1

by White Hills
June 20, 2011
The latest album for the Brooklyn rock band led by Dave W. features a 17-minute-long track.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Marissa Nadler

Marissa Nadler

by Marissa Nadler
June 14, 2011
The singer/songwriter's fifth release, funded by a Kickstarter campaign, is lyrically poignant and melodic with a folk edge.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.6
The Flood

The Flood

by Of Mice & Men
June 14, 2011
The second album for the band led by ex-Attack Attack! singer Austin Carlile (who briefly left the band in 2010) was produced by Joey Sturgis.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.7
All Things Bright and Beautiful

All Things Bright and Beautiful

by Owl City
June 14, 2011
The third studio album from Adam Young's Minnesota-based one-man band is melodic synth-pop laptop electronica.
Metascore:
49
User Score:
7.1
What's It All About

What's It All About

by Pat Metheny
June 14, 2011
The latest album for the artist is a solo acoustic guitar album that covers some classic pop songs from 1960 to the 1970s.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Pieces of Me

Pieces of Me

by Ledisi
June 14, 2011
This is the follow-up to the soul singer's Grammy nominated 2009 album Turn Me Loose.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
6.6
Everybody Wah

Everybody Wah

by Bosco Delrey
June 14, 2011
Produced by Doug Easley, the debut album for Bosco Delrey includes elements of electronic, drum and bass, pop, and rockabilly music.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
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2

by Black Country Communion
June 14, 2011
The second album for the rock group with Deep Purple's Glenn Hughes, Jason Bonham, Dream Theater's Derek Sherinian, and Joe Bonamassa was produced by Kevin Shirley.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Through Low Light and Trees

Through Low Light and Trees

by Smoke Fairies
June 14, 2011
This is the debut full-length album for the British folk duo of Katherine Blamire and Jessica Davies.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Random Axe

Random Axe

by Random Axe
June 14, 2011
This is the debut release for the group that includes producer Black Milk, Guilty Simpson, and Sean Price.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.3
Sagara

Sagara

by diskJokke
June 14, 2011
Producer Joachim Dyrdahl's music was commissioned for Norway's Oye festival, which this third album contains.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Electronic Dream

Electronic Dream

by AraabMuzik
June 14, 2011
This is the debut release for the hip-hop producer AraabMuzik, best known for his work on Cam'Ron's 2009 album Crime Pays.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.4
Hell: The Sequel EP

Hell: The Sequel EP

by Bad Meets Evil
June 14, 2011
The hip-hop duo from Detroit consists of rappers Royce da 5'9" and Eminem.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.5
Bakesale [Deluxe Edition]

Bakesale [Deluxe Edition]

by Sebadoh
June 14, 2011
Originally released in 1994, the fifth studio album for the low-fi indie band led by Dinosaur Jr.'s Lou Barlow is remastered and reissued with B sides and rare tracks.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.1
Set the World On Fire

Set the World On Fire

by Black Veil Brides
June 14, 2011
The LA-based glam-rock group make their major label debut with the release of their sophomore album.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
5.6
It's All True

It's All True

by Junior Boys
June 14, 2011
The electronic music duo return with a new album, their fourth release on Domino Records.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.0
The Color Spectrum

The Color Spectrum

by The Dear Hunter
June 14, 2011
The indie band from Providence, Rhode Island, release a nine-part concept album, featuring nine EPs, each dedicated to a different color.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.8
Suburbia I've Given You All and Now I'm Nothing

Suburbia I've Given You All and Now I'm Nothing

by The Wonder Years
June 14, 2011
The Philadelphia pop-punk band return with another album released on Hopeless Records.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.9