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Ronnie Dunn

Ronnie Dunn

by Ronnie Dunn
June 7, 2011
Metascore:
70
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tbd
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
User Score:
tbd
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
User Score:
tbd
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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tbd
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
User Score:
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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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tbd
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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tbd
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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tbd
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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tbd
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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tbd
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
User Score:
tbd
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
User Score:
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
User Score:
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
User Score:
tbd
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
User Score:
tbd
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
User Score:
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
User Score:
tbd
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
User Score:
tbd
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
User Score:
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
User Score:
tbd
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
User Score:
tbd
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
User Score:
tbd
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
User Score:
tbd
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
User Score:
tbd
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
User Score:
tbd
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
User Score:
tbd
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
User Score:
tbd
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
User Score:
tbd
Follow Me Down

Follow Me Down

by Sarah Jarosz
May 17, 2011
The Texas-born singer-songwriter's second album features nine original songs and covers of Bob Dylan and Radiohead.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Innings

Innings

by Nodzzz
May 17, 2011
The now San Francisco-based garage pop band releases its second album on its new label, Woodist Records.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Are You Falling in Love?

Are You Falling in Love?

by Gold-Bears
May 17, 2011
This is the debut full-length release for the indie pop rock band from Atlanta, Georgia.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Roadkill Rising - The Bootleg Collection: 1977-2009

Roadkill Rising - The Bootleg Collection: 1977-2009

by Iggy Pop
May 17, 2011
The remastered four-disc set collects live recordings from several semi-authorized bootlegs of Iggy Pop concerts from around the globe over the past 20-plus years.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
An American Trilogy: Looks Like Rain/'Frisco Mabel Joy/Heaven Help The Child

An American Trilogy: Looks Like Rain/'Frisco Mabel Joy/Heaven Help The Child

by Mickey Newbury
May 17, 2011
The 1960's Nashville singer-songwriter's three concept albums are remastered and collected together in a box set.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
tbd
Street of the Love of Days

Street of the Love of Days

by Amor de Días
May 17, 2011
This is the debut album for the collaboration between Clientele frontman Alasdair MacLean and Lupe Nunez-Fernandez of Pipas.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Bury Me in My Rings

Bury Me in My Rings

by The Elected
May 17, 2011
This is the third album for the side project led by Blake Sennett, the guitarist for Rilo Kiley.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
The Dreaming Fields

The Dreaming Fields

by Matraca Berg
May 17, 2011
The singer-songwriter who has written songs for such artists as Reba McEntire, Trisha Yearwood, Patty Loveless, Faith Hill, and Martina McBride amongst many others returns with her first album in more than a decade.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
Culture Shock

Culture Shock

by Animal Farm
May 17, 2011
The second album for the rap quartet from Portland, Oregon, features Talib Kweli, DJ Rob Swift, Abstract Rude, and No Shield as guests.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Bachelorette

Bachelorette

by Bachelorette
May 17, 2011
This is the latest album of electronic pop for the New Zealand-born Annabel Alpers.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Teenage Hate

Teenage Hate

by The Reatards
May 17, 2011
The rerelease of the punk band's first album includes the EP Fuck Elvis Here's The Raetards.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.6
Cat's Eyes

Cat's Eyes

by Cat's Eyes
May 17, 2011
Horrors singer Faris Badwan pairs up with soprano singer Rachel Zeffira on an album of pop songs that are reminiscent of 1960s girl groups.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
6.9
PL3DGE

PL3DGE

by Killer Mike
May 17, 2011
This is the final album in his Pledge Allegiance to the Grind series of releases.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.6
Was I the Wave?

Was I the Wave?

by Miracle Fortress
May 17, 2011
The sophomore album for the indie Canadian band led by Graham Van Pelt is its first in more than four years.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Own Your Ghost

Own Your Ghost

by 13 & God
May 17, 2011
The collaborative project of the California rap collective Anticon and German experimentalists The Notwist return with a new album of genre-bending music.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Feel It Break

Feel It Break

by Austra
May 17, 2011
This is the Toronto-based trio's debut album of electronic synth-pop.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.4
Give Till It's Gone

Give Till It's Gone

by Ben Harper
May 17, 2011
This is Ben Harper's first solo album of soul, reggae, and rock since 2006.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Rome

Rome

by Danger Mouse
May 17, 2011
Inspired by Italian film scores from the 1960s and featuring guest vocalists Norah Jones and Jack White, Rome is producer Danger Mouse's pet project with Daniele Luppi.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.8
Laugh Now...Laugh Later

Laugh Now...Laugh Later

by Face to Face
May 17, 2011
The seventh studio album from the hardcore punk band.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Holy Shit

Holy Shit

by Living With Lions
May 17, 2011
The Vancouver punk group releases its second full-length album.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Destroyed

Destroyed

by Moby
May 17, 2011
Described by Moby himself as a "soundtrack for empty cities at 2 a.m.," the electronic artist's 10th album was recorded while on tour.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.3
Disc-Overy

Disc-Overy

by Tinie Tempah
May 17, 2011
The London rapper makes his debut of hip-hop and pop jams.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.8
False Beats and True Hearts

False Beats and True Hearts

by Damon & Naomi
May 17, 2011
The duo who was part of the group Galaxie 500 returns with its fourth album with Ghost guitarist Michio Kurihara.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Nursing Home

Nursing Home

by Let's Wrestle
May 17, 2011
The second full-length album for the British indie rock band was produced by Steve Albini.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Ramble at the Ryman

Ramble at the Ryman

by Levon Helm
May 17, 2011
Levon Helm releases a live album from his 2008 Nashville show featuring songs from The Band, as well as original songs and rock covers.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
Mona

Mona

by Mona
May 16, 2011
The Tennessee alternative rock band releases its debut album.
Metascore:
49
User Score:
5.6
Paddywhacking

Paddywhacking

by Idiot Glee
May 16, 2011
This is the debut album for Kentucky's James Friey's one-man pop rock band.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
The  Randy Newman Songbook, Vol. 2

The Randy Newman Songbook, Vol. 2

by Randy Newman
May 13, 2011
This is the second of three planned volumes of newly recorded piano solo versions of Randy Newman's songs.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
The Double Cross

The Double Cross

by Sloan
May 10, 2011
The Canadian rock band's 10th album was released on the 20th anniversary of its first show.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Tamer Animals

Tamer Animals

by Other Lives
May 10, 2011
Such orchestral instruments as the bassoon, cello, clarinet, trumpet, and violin are featured on the second album from Oklahoma indie rock band Other Lives, previously known as Kunek.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.8
Air Museum

Air Museum

by Mountains
May 10, 2011
The ambient duo of Brendon Anderegg and Koen Holtkamp releases its second album.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Crisis Works

Crisis Works

by Young Legionnaire
May 10, 2011
The debut album for the British band with The Automatic's Paul Mullen and Bloc Party's Gordon Moakes was produced by Richard Jackson.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Laced

Laced

by Psychedelic Horseshit
May 10, 2011
After establishing "shitgaze" as a subgenre of "shoegaze", the Ohio band continue on their wildly experimental path with a more electronic-based space-rock sound.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd