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The  Errant Charm

The Errant Charm

by Vetiver
June 14, 2011
The San Francisco folk band release their fifth full-length album.
Metascore:
72
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Wild and Free

Wild and Free

by Ziggy Marley
June 14, 2011
The Jamaican reggae musician returns with his fourth solo album, featuring guest appearances by Woody Harrelson and Heavy D.
Metascore:
70
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Sun and Shade

Sun and Shade

by Woods
June 14, 2011
Singer-guitarist Jeremy Earl and his band release their sixth full-length of sunny West Coast pop and folk rock.
Metascore:
77
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8.3
Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark

Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark

by Various Artists
June 14, 2011
U2's Bono and the Edge compose the soundtrack to the Broadway musical.
Metascore:
42
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A  Treasure

A Treasure

by Neil Young
June 14, 2011
Neil Young's latest release is a collection of country-rock songs features live tracks recorded during his 1984-1985 tour with the International Harvesters.
Metascore:
80
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8.0
Standing on the Rooftop

Standing on the Rooftop

by Madeleine Peyroux
June 14, 2011
The sixth album for the jazz artist was produced by Craig Street and features Meshell Ndegeocello, Marc Ribot, and Allen Toussaint.
Metascore:
69
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Buffalo

Buffalo

by The Phoenix Foundation
June 14, 2011
The New Zealand indie rock band releases its fourth studio album.
Metascore:
70
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There Is a Way

There Is a Way

by Dananananaykroyd
June 13, 2011
The second album for the Scottish rock band was produced by Ross Robinson.
Metascore:
63
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Mirror Mirror

Mirror Mirror

by Sons and Daughters
June 13, 2011
The Scottish rock band's first album since 2008's The Gift was produced by JD Twitch.
Metascore:
71
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Native To

Native To

by Is Tropical
June 13, 2011
The British trio, known for wearing masks, releases its debut full-length album of indie dance tunes.
Metascore:
57
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In Trance

In Trance

by Juju
June 13, 2011
The third teaming up of British guitarist Justin Adam and Gambian singer Juldeh Camara now includes Billy Fuller on bass and Dave Smith on drums.
Metascore:
80
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Double Demon

Double Demon

by Starlicker
June 10, 2011
The debut album for the jazz trio composed of trumpeter Rob Mazurek, vibraphonist Jason Adasiewicz, and drummer John Herndon.
Metascore:
80
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Clutching Stems

Clutching Stems

by The Ladybug Transistor
June 7, 2011
The indie pop band releases its first album since the 2007 death of drummer San Fadyl.
Metascore:
73
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Are You Gonna Eat That?

Are You Gonna Eat That?

by Hail Mary Mallon
June 7, 2011
Mary Mallon, aka Typhoid Mary, is the subject of this concept album for Aesop Rock's side project with Rob Sonic and DJ Big Wiz.
Metascore:
76
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8.5
Solid State: Songs from the Long Play

Solid State: Songs from the Long Play

by Sam Phillips
June 7, 2011
The singer-songwriter releases a collection of some of the songs she had originally released online.
Metascore:
66
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Little Hell

Little Hell

by City and Colour
June 7, 2011
This is the third album for the Alexisonfire lead singer's other music project, City and Colour.
Metascore:
78
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8.5
Dirty Work

Dirty Work

by All Time Low
June 7, 2011
This is the emo-pop band's major-label debut.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
5.7
The Postelles

The Postelles

by The Postelles
June 7, 2011
The debut full-length album for the band formed while the members were in high school in Manhattan was produced by Albert Hammond, Jr. of The Strokes.
Metascore:
66
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Lonely Twin

Lonely Twin

by Hospital Ships
June 7, 2011
The second album for Jordan Geiger as Hospital Ships moves forward from the acoustic style of his debut.
Metascore:
69
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Cults

Cults

by Cults
June 7, 2011
The Brooklyn boy-girl duo make their major-label debut with throwback pop songs.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.2
Suck It and See

Suck It and See

by Arctic Monkeys
June 7, 2011
Arctic Monkeys partners with producer James Ford for a third time for a fourth album of indie pop songs.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.0
Arabia Mountain

Arabia Mountain

by Black Lips
June 7, 2011
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.5
Remixes 2: 81-11

Remixes 2: 81-11

by Depeche Mode
June 7, 2011
The three-disc remix compilation features new arrangements from former members Vince Clarke and Alan Wilder.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
7.1
It's a Corporate World

It's a Corporate World

by Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr.
June 7, 2011
The Detroit duo of Joshua Epstein and Daniel Zott release another album of psychedelic indie pop.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.1
David Comes To Life

David Comes To Life

by Fucked Up
June 7, 2011
The Toronto seven-piece release a four-act narrative album, as theatrical as it is musical.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
7.9
Ninth

Ninth

by Peter Murphy
June 7, 2011
The former Bauhaus leader's first collection of new solo material in seven years is his ninth album.
Metascore:
65
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Sondre Lerche

Sondre Lerche

by Sondre Lerche
June 7, 2011
The Norwegian songwriter's self-titled sixth album features collaborations with Midlake percussionist McKenzie Smith and experiments with multiple genres, including jazz and bossa nova.
Metascore:
70
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All 6's and 7's

All 6's and 7's

by Tech N9ne
June 7, 2011
Born Aaron Dontez Yates, the Kansas City rapper releases his latest LP on Strange Music, featuring appearances from Busta Rhymes, E-40, T-Pain, and more.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.3
The King of In Between

The King of In Between

by Garland Jeffreys
June 7, 2011
This is the first release in over 13 years for the singer from New York City.
Metascore:
79
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Gloss Drop

Gloss Drop

by Battles
June 7, 2011
The second full-length album for the New York rock band features Matias Aguayo, Gary Numan, Kazu Makino, and Yamantaka Eye as guest musicians.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.4
England Keep My Bones

England Keep My Bones

by Frank Turner
June 7, 2011
This is the fourth studio album for the British folk rock singer-songwriter.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.5
Parting the Sea Between Brightness and Me

Parting the Sea Between Brightness and Me

by Touché Amoré
June 7, 2011
Recorded over five days with producer Ed Rose, the second album for the Los Angeles post-hardcore band is its first on the Deathwish label.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.8
True Loves

True Loves

by Hooray for Earth
June 7, 2011
This is the Brooklyn indie rockers first full-length album on Dovecote.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.6
Ronnie Dunn

Ronnie Dunn

by Ronnie Dunn
June 7, 2011
Metascore:
70
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Channel Pressure

Channel Pressure

by Ford & Lopatin
June 7, 2011
Previously known as Games, Joel Ford and Daniel Lopatin release their debut full-length album under their new name.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.0
Two of Everything

Two of Everything

by Brian Olive
June 7, 2011
The former guitarist of the Greenhornes produced his second album with Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys.
Metascore:
76
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Khaos Legions

Khaos Legions

by Arch Enemy
June 7, 2011
The latest album for the melodic death metal band from Sweden is its first with new studio material since 2007's Rise Of The Tyrant.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.9
Loud Planes Fly Low

Loud Planes Fly Low

by Rosebuds
June 7, 2011
The Rosebuds bandmates Ivan Howard and Kelly Crisp reunite to record an emotional album of failed love and a hopeful future.
Metascore:
77
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Revelator

Revelator

by Tedeschi Trucks Band
June 7, 2011
The debut album for the blues band led by the husband and wife duo of Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeshi was produced by Jim Scott.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.2
Two Matchsticks

Two Matchsticks

by Wooden Birds
June 7, 2011
This is the second album for the band led by American Analog Set's Andrew Kenny and includes Sean Haskins, Matt Pond and Leslie Sisson. Death Cab For Cutie's Ben Gibbard features as a guest.
Metascore:
76
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Glacial Glow

Glacial Glow

by Noveller
June 7, 2011
This is Sarah Lipstate's fourth album under the name Noveller.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
6.0
Nothing Is Wrong

Nothing Is Wrong

by Dawes
June 7, 2011
The second album for the Los Angeles folk-rock band was produced by Jonathan Wilson.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.1
Larceny & Old Lace

Larceny & Old Lace

by The Coathangers
June 7, 2011
The second album for the all-women rock band from Atlanta was produced by Ed Rawls.
Metascore:
71
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Satisfied at Last

Satisfied at Last

by Joe Ely
June 7, 2011
This is Joe Ely's first album since 2007's Happy Songs From Rattlesnake Gulch.
Metascore:
57
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Light the Horizon

Light the Horizon

by Bedouin Soundclash
June 7, 2011
The Canadian reggae/ska band returns with a new drummer by the name of Sekou Lumumba and a new producer, King Britt, for its fourth album.
Metascore:
69
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In Light

In Light

by Givers
June 7, 2011
The full-length debut release for the Louisiana indie pop band was produced by Ben H. Allen.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.5
Make a Scene

Make a Scene

by Sophie Ellis-Bextor
June 6, 2011
The fourth album for the British pop singer features guest appearances by Armin van Buuren, Freemasons, and Junior Caldera.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
8.4
Absolute II

Absolute II

by Oneida
June 6, 2011
The album is the final release for Oneida's Thank Your Parents trilogy.
Metascore:
73
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With U [EP]

With U [EP]

by Holy Other
June 6, 2011
This is the debut EP for the Manchester-based producer.
Metascore:
82
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Director's Cut

Director's Cut

by Kate Bush
May 31, 2011
The British artist reworked and rerecorded some of her songs from 1989's The Sensual World and 1993's The Red Shoes albums.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.1
Ukulele Songs

Ukulele Songs

by Eddie Vedder
May 31, 2011
There is no irony in the title of Eddie Vedder's first solo album: These are indeed songs performed on a ukulele.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.3
Don't Blame the Stars

Don't Blame the Stars

by The Black Swans
May 31, 2011
The Texas folk rock band's concept album recorded in a Columbus, Ohio, garage in 2008 is the final album with violinist Noel Sayre, who died in a swimming accident.
Metascore:
78
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Sugar Daddy Live

Sugar Daddy Live

by The Melvins
May 31, 2011
Recorded at The Busta-Guts Club in Southern California, the legendary grunge rockers return with an album featuring fan favorites in live recordings.
Metascore:
77
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Go With Me

Go With Me

by Seapony
May 31, 2011
The debut album for the Seattle indie rock trio was recorded at their home.
Metascore:
62
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Lord of the Birdcage

Lord of the Birdcage

by Robert Pollard
May 31, 2011
The prolific singer-songwriter wrote the music for his latest album from previously written poems.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
OX 2010: A Street Odyssey

OX 2010: A Street Odyssey

by Vast Aire
May 31, 2011
Cannibal Ox's Vast Aire releases his latest solo album.
Metascore:
61
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Seeker Lover Keeper

Seeker Lover Keeper

by Seeker Lover Keeper
May 31, 2011
The Australian singer-songwriter trio of Sarah Blasko, Holly Throsby, and Sally Seltmann releases its first album together.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
What's Going On [40th Anniversary Edition]

What's Going On [40th Anniversary Edition]

by Marvin Gaye
May 31, 2011
Considered one of the best soul albums ever released, What's Going On has been reissued and remastered with 28 bonus tracks.
Metascore:
100
User Score:
8.9
We Love You So Bad

We Love You So Bad

by Kids on a Crime Spree
May 31, 2011
This is the debut album for the pop band led by From Bubblegum to Sky's Mario Hernandez.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
What Did You Expect from the Vaccines?

What Did You Expect from the Vaccines?

by The Vaccines
May 31, 2011
The debut album for the British indie rock band was produced by Dan Grech.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.2
Natural History

Natural History

by J.D. Souther
May 31, 2011
The singer-songwriter rerecorded some of his old songs with less instrumentation than in the original versions.
Metascore:
60
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tbd
Codes and Keys

Codes and Keys

by Death Cab for Cutie
May 31, 2011
The melodic emo chart-toppers from Washington return with their seventh album.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.4
Circuital

Circuital

by My Morning Jacket
May 31, 2011
Nearly three years since its last release, the Kentucky psychedelic-indie band offer up its sixth album.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.8
Submarine (Original Songs from the Motion Picture)

Submarine (Original Songs from the Motion Picture)

by Alex Turner
May 31, 2011
The Arctic Monkeys singer wrote and performed all six tracks of the soundtrack for the British movie Submarine.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.6
Speed of Darkness

Speed of Darkness

by Flogging Molly
May 31, 2011
Ryan Hewitt produced the Celtic punk rock band's fifth studio album, which was recorded at a church-turned-recording-studio.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Route One or Die

Route One or Die

by Three Trapped Tigers
May 30, 2011
This is the debut full-length release for the British noise rock trio led by Tom Rogerson.
Metascore:
84
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tbd
You Can't Teach An Old Dog New Tricks

You Can't Teach An Old Dog New Tricks

by Seasick Steve
May 30, 2011
This is the first album from the Blues singer from California on Third Man Records, Jack White's label.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.3
Lupercalia

Lupercalia

by Patrick Wolf
May 30, 2011
The British singer-songwriter's latest album was supposed to be a part of a double album titled Battle. It was later announced that it would be split into two releases, 2009's The Conqueror and this release.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.6
I Love You Go Easy

I Love You Go Easy

by Devon Sproule
May 27, 2011
The latest album for the Canadian folk singer-songwriter was produced by Sandro Perri.
Metascore:
65
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Demolished Thoughts

Demolished Thoughts

by Thurston Moore
May 24, 2011
The Sonic Youth guitarist's fourth album, produced by Beck, features guest appearances by Bram Inscore, Mary Lattimore, Samara Lubelski, and Joey Waronker.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.1
Attention Please

Attention Please

by Boris
May 24, 2011
The Japanese experimental band release their 17th studio album on the same day as their other latest album, Heavy Rocks.
Metascore:
72
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Heavy Rocks

Heavy Rocks

by Boris
May 24, 2011
The Japanese experimental band's 16th album shares the same release date as Attention Please and seeks to redefine heavy music.
Metascore:
70
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tbd
Diamond Mine

Diamond Mine

by Jon Hopkins
May 24, 2011
King Creosote collaborates with electronica producer Jon Hopkins to rerecord seven of his songs.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.3
Zayna Jumma

Zayna Jumma

by Group Doueh
May 24, 2011
The Western Sahara band that comprises Salmou Baamar's family releases its latest album of North African, Mauritanian, and Gnawa music.
Metascore:
78
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Stone Breaker

Stone Breaker

by Mark E
May 24, 2011
This is the debut album for the British producer who remixed songs from such artists as Janet Jackson and Diana Ross.
Metascore:
77
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Gob

Gob

by Dels
May 24, 2011
The debut LP for the British rapper features production from Micachu, Hot Chip's Joe Goddard, Kwes and Roots Manuva.
Metascore:
80
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tbd
White Silence

White Silence

by Cave In
May 24, 2011
The rock band from Massachusetts releases its first full-length studio album in six years.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.7
Everything's Getting Older

Everything's Getting Older

by Bill Wells
May 24, 2011
Arab Strap's Aidan Moffat and composer Bill Wells collaborated for more than eight years before releasing their debut album.
Metascore:
82
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ISAM

ISAM

by Amon Tobin
May 24, 2011
The Brazilian electronics musician continues to evolve his environmental sampling sound on his latest album.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.4
Leave Home

Leave Home

by The Men
May 24, 2011
The Brooklyn four-piece (not to be confused with MEN, the JD Samson-led band) releases its third album on new label Sacred Bones.
Metascore:
80
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The Miner's Hymns

The Miner's Hymns

by Johann Johannsson
May 24, 2011
This album is the soundtrack to Bill Morrison's film and features a 16-piece brass ensemble.
Metascore:
84
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SMOD

SMOD

by Smod
May 24, 2011
Manu Chao produced the third album for the Mali rap group. The band name stands for the original members of the band (Sam, Ousco, Dronsky, and former member Mouzy).
Metascore:
74
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Darwin Deez

Darwin Deez

by Darwin Deez
May 24, 2011
The debut album for the New York indie pop artist finally reaches the US after a successful release in the UK in 2010.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.9
The Secret

The Secret

by Vieux Farka Touré
May 24, 2011
The third album for the son of Ali Farka Toure integrates different musical styles with his Malian music and includes such guest stars as Dave Matthews, Derek Trucks, and John Scofield.
Metascore:
82
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W

W

by Planningtorock
May 24, 2011
Janine Rostron, otherwise known as Planningtorock, returns with another dark, electronic album.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.0
EAR PWR

EAR PWR

by EAR PWR
May 24, 2011
This is the second album for the North Carolina-based pop duo.
Metascore:
66
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Pala

Pala

by Friendly Fires
May 24, 2011
The British dance trio's second album was produced by Paul Epworth.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.9
Brilliant! Tragic!

Brilliant! Tragic!

by Art Brut
May 24, 2011
With the help of producer Frank Black, lead singer Eddie Argos tries out his new singing techniques on the band's fourth release.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.7
Strange Negotiations

Strange Negotiations

by David Bazan
May 24, 2011
The Seattle-based indie singer-songwriter and former lead singer of Pedro the Lion, releases his second solo album.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.5
Born This Way

Born This Way

by Lady Gaga
May 23, 2011
The reigning pop queen releases her second full-length studio album.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.3
Maybach Music Group Presents: Self Made, Vol. 1

Maybach Music Group Presents: Self Made, Vol. 1

by Maybach Music
May 23, 2011
The debut release from Rick Ross' new label features Meek Mill, Pill, Teedra Moses, and Wale.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.1
Torches

Torches

by Foster the People
May 23, 2011
The Los Angeles indie rock band release their debut album.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.6
Bliss Release

Bliss Release

by Cloud Control
May 23, 2011
The Australian psychedelic rock band's debut album won the Australian Music Prize award when the album was released in its native land in 2010.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.0
One Thousand Pictures

One Thousand Pictures

by Pete & the Pirates
May 23, 2011
Brendan Lynch produced the British indie rock band's sophomore album.
Metascore:
69
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D

D

by White Denim
May 23, 2011
The trio becomes a quartet with the addition of second guitarist Austin Jenkins on its latest album of indie rock.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.3
See the Light

See the Light

by Jessica 6
May 23, 2011
Metascore:
66
User Score:
6.5
This Is Country Music

This Is Country Music

by Brad Paisley
May 23, 2011
The country star's ninth studio album features the legendary group, Alabama, as well as other special guests.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.5
Diaper Island

Diaper Island

by Chad VanGaalen
May 17, 2011
Chad VanGaalen returns from producing Women's 2010 album Public Strain to release his fourth full-length solo album.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.3
Cosmic Ocean Ship

Cosmic Ocean Ship

by Mia Doi Todd
May 17, 2011
Jonathan Wilson produces the alternative folk singer's ninth album, which features Spanish and Brazilian influences.
Metascore:
83
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Kitty Wells Dresses: Songs of the Queen of Country Music

Kitty Wells Dresses: Songs of the Queen of Country Music

by Laura Cantrell
May 17, 2011
Laura Cantrell covers songs by country music's first female star, Kitty Wells, on her fourth full-length release.
Metascore:
77
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