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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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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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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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8.4
Amplifying Host

Amplifying Host

by Richard Youngs
July 19, 2011
Metascore:
72
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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
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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
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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
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Bermuda Drain

Bermuda Drain

by Prurient
July 19, 2011
This is the latest album from New York noise artist Dominick Fernow.
Metascore:
79
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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
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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
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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
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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
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tbd
Yucca

Yucca

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

War Paint

by The Dangerous Summer
July 19, 2011
Paul Leavitt produced the Maryland rock quartet's second album.
Metascore:
76
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Mega Rama

Mega Rama

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