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84	Killing Time by Bayside February 22, 2011 Bayside's fifth album on their new label, Wind-Up Records, is produced by Gil Norton, influencing the sound of their new album with more of a harder, punk rock edge. User Score 8.2
67	No Witch by The Cave Singers February 22, 2011 The Seattle folk trio's new album is their first foray into a more driving, rock sound -- adding a heavier dimension to their folk sound. User Score tbd
76	Smart Flesh by The Low Anthem February 22, 2011 The eclectic, folk-rock foursome's third album was recorded in Central Falls, RI in an abandoned pasta sauce factory and has an old-timey, indie-folk feel. User Score 8.5
68	Wasted in Jackson by Lauren Pritchard February 22, 2011 This is the debut album for the singer born in Jackson, Tennessee; she gained her first major success with her role of Ilse in the Broadway musical, Spring Awakenings. User Score tbd
57	Magic by Sean Rowe February 22, 2011 The third album for the New York-based artist is his first on the Anti label and was recorded in the same building in upstate New York where his grandfather used to run a restaurant. User Score tbd

76	21 by Adele February 22, 2011 The British singer’s sophomore album is full of soul and pop rhythms, comparable to Amy Winehouse and Duffy. User Score 8.3
76	Return to the Ugly Side by Malachai February 22, 2011 The Bristol duo are a throwback to the psychedelic ‘60s, making noisy and experimental music with roots in garage rock. User Score tbd
67	Electric Endicott by Gary Wilson February 22, 2011 The experimental artist best known for his 1977 album, You Think You Really Know Me, releases his sixth album. User Score tbd
77	Discontinued Perfume by The Caribbean February 22, 2011 The Washington, DC-area indie rock band releases its sixth album. User Score tbd
96	Fully Qualified Survivor by Michael Chapman February 22, 2011 The remastered second album for the British singer-songwriter features guitarist Mick Ronson (who would later work with David Bowie). User Score 5.8

73	The Best of Gloucester County by Danielson February 22, 2011 The latest album for the group led by Daniel Smith was produced by the frontman. User Score tbd
82	Angels of Darkness, Demons of Light, Vol. 1 by Earth February 22, 2011 The pioneers of drone doom return with part one of its latest concept album (Volume 2 is scheduled for 2012). User Score 8.2
85	Art of the Improviser by Matthew Shipp February 22, 2011 The two-disc album for the jazz pianist includes live recordings from several concert dates around New York. User Score tbd
78	Dead Reckoning by The Builders and the Butchers February 22, 2011 The third album for the Portland, Oregon, folk rock band was produced by Adam Selzer. User Score tbd
79	II by The Psychic Paramount February 22, 2011 This is the first album in over five years for the rock trio from New York. User Score tbd

78	Thrawn by King Creosote February 22, 2011 Kenny Anderson's stateside release includes 12 songs from six studio albums released earlier this past decade. User Score tbd
65	Music's Not for Everyone by Chain & the Gang February 22, 2011 This is the second full-length album for the rock band led by an Ian Svenonius. User Score tbd
74	The Human Romance by Darkest Hour February 22, 2011 The latest album for the Washington DC death metal group was produced by Peter Wichers of Soilwork. User Score 8.5
70	Little Me Will Start a Storm by Loch Lomond February 22, 2011 This is the first album on the Tender Loving Empire label for the Portland, Oregon-based indie pop group led by Ritchie Young. User Score tbd
79	Beast by DevilDriver February 22, 2011 The fifth album for the metal band from Santa Barbara was produced by Mark Lewis. User Score 6.3
76	Ashore by June Tabor February 21, 2011 The British folk singer's latest album is a concept album about the relationships we have with the sea. User Score tbd
70	Hunger by Frankie & the Heartstrings February 21, 2011 The debut album for the British band was produced by Edwyn Collins. User Score tbd
83	Nostalgia, Ultra. by Frank Ocean February 18, 2011 The mixtape was released as a free download on Frank Ocean's Tumblr. User Score 8.6
61	What Doesn't Kill You, Eventually Kills You by Gay for Johnny Depp February 15, 2011 The second full-length album from this NYC-based band boasts aggressive and raw rock tracks rooted in a traditional hardcore sound, sure to burst an eardrum or two. User Score tbd
72	Dynamite Steps by The Twilight Singers February 15, 2011 Five years after the last release, Dynamite Steps brings Greg Dulli back to the Twilight Singers. User Score 7.0
89	The Greatest Story Never Told by Saigon February 15, 2011 The long-awaited debut album by the Brooklyn-based rapper is produced by Just Blaze and features guest appearances from Q-Tip, Jay-Z and other notable artists. User Score 8.3
66	Shapes & Shadows by Ben Ottewell February 15, 2011 Gomez guitarist Ben ottewell releases his debut solo album produced by Will Golden. User Score tbd
81	Charlatans At the Garden Gate by Tristen February 15, 2011 Tristen Gaspadarek's first full-length album on the American Myth label follows on her five-track EP Deceivers Are Achievers. User Score tbd
78	Kmag Yoyo (& Other American Stories) by Hayes Carll February 15, 2011 User Score tbd
81	Cervantine by A Hawk and a Hacksaw February 15, 2011 The indie rock duo, known for its Eastern European folk influences, introduces Spanish and Mexican touches on its first album on its own label. User Score tbd
69	12 Desperate Straight Lines by Telekinesis February 15, 2011 The second full-length release was produced by Chris Walla. User Score 8.0
64	Fluorescence by Asobi Seksu February 15, 2011 This is the fourth full-length studio album for the indie quartet. User Score 8.0
75	The Gathering by Arbouretum February 15, 2011 The fourth album for the rock band was influenced by Carl Jung. User Score tbd
86	Ravedeath, 1972 by Tim Hecker February 15, 2011 The latest release for the Montreal-based artist was recorded in a church in Iceland. User Score 8.4
79	Shapeshifting by Young Galaxy February 15, 2011 The Canadian trio's third album sees its music changing to a more electronic feel under new producer Dan Lissvik. User Score 8.4
69	Safeways Here We Come by Chixdiggit! February 15, 2011 The Canadian band led by KJ Jansen returns after five years to release a new album of punk pop. User Score tbd
79	Bad Time Zoo by Sims February 15, 2011 The second solo album for the Minnesota-raised rapper was produced by Lazerbeak. User Score tbd
76	We Live in Rented Rooms by East River Pipe February 15, 2011 This is the seventh album for the singer-songwriter F.M. Cornog. User Score tbd
69	Sun Bronzed Greek Gods by Dom February 15, 2011 The Massachusetts rock quintet rereleases its debut album on the Astralwerks label. User Score tbd
69	Evening Tapestry by Brown Recluse February 15, 2011 This is the debut full-length album for the Philadelphia psychedelic pop band. User Score tbd
71	Port Entropy by Shugo Tokumaru February 15, 2011 This is the Japanese artist's fourth album of experimental pop. User Score 8.0
77	Hardcore Will Never Die, But You Will by Mogwai February 15, 2011 The Scottish five-piece noise-rock band’s latest album is a mix of distorted guitars, piano and synthesizers –- minimal and with little to no vocals whatsoever. User Score 7.6
86	Let England Shake by PJ Harvey February 15, 2011 Polly Jean Harvey takes a political approach on her latest album, as a singer-songwriter speaking on the casualties of war, the cruelty of life and the condition of being human. User Score 8.7
73	Demons: The Nomad Series, Vol. 2 by Cowboy Junkies February 15, 2011 The second album in the band's Nomad series contains covers of Vic Chesnutt songs. User Score tbd
81	Yuck by Yuck February 15, 2011 The London-based band’s debut is full of fuzzy noise rock and guitar-heavy anthems, seemingly influenced by the ‘90s grunge era. User Score 7.8
70	The People's Key by Bright Eyes February 15, 2011 The first Bright Eyes album in four years shows Conor Oberst sticking to his winning combination of indie and folk rock. User Score 7.7
68	End It All by Beans February 15, 2011 Brooklyn-based rapper returns with his fourth album of raw emotion and dark, heavy beats. User Score 5.8
73	Peer Amid by The Skull Defekts February 15, 2011 The third album for the Swedish rock band features Daniel Higgs of Lungfish, who is the newest member of the group. User Score tbd
69	Degeneration Street by The Dears February 15, 2011 The Canadian indie pop outfit return with a melodic and mood-driven new album, their fifth release of eclectic, dreamy rock. User Score 8.5
78	Go-Go Boots by Drive-By Truckers February 15, 2011 With a mix of country, rock and soul, the ninth album from the Georgian alternative band is genre-defying and full of their trademark Southern rock influences. User Score 7.6
76	Simon Werner A Disparu by Sonic Youth February 15, 2011 The avant-garde art rockers return with a soundtrack recording for the film by French director Fabrice Gobert. User Score tbd
66	La Sera by La Sera February 15, 2011 Katy Goodman, bassist and backing vocalist of the Vivian Girls, releases her first solo project of dreamy, ethereal rock. User Score tbd
70	The Babies by The Babies February 14, 2011 The indie rock band formed by Cassie Romone of Vivian Girls and Kevin Morby of Woods releases its debut album. User Score 7.0
74	Owl Splinters by Deaf Center February 14, 2011 The second full-length release from the Norwegians duo of Erik Skodvin and Otto Totland is the first in over five years. User Score tbd
81	Gloryland by Kevin Gordon February 14, 2011 The first album for the singer-songwriter since 2005's O Come Look At the Burning was produced by Joe McMahan. User Score tbd
55	Discodeine by Discodeine February 14, 2011 The French duo of Pilooski and Pentile releases its debut full-length album, featuring Jarvis Cocker and Matias Aguayo as guest vocalists. User Score tbd
72	The Gate by Kurt Elling February 8, 2011 Kurt Elling's latest album of jazz and classic rock was produced by Don Was. User Score tbd
70	The World Is Yours by Motörhead February 8, 2011 The legend of Lemmy lives on as Motorhead releases their 20th album on the year of their 35th anniversary, continuing their hard rock, heavy metal roller-coaster ride. User Score 7.4
79	Sever the Wicked Hand by Crowbar February 8, 2011 The sludge metal band from New Orleans releases its first album in six years. User Score tbd
73	Tao of the Dead by ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead February 8, 2011 The group is down to four instead of their previous sextet lineup, but their newest album is still rich in sound and is compositionally sophisticated. It was recorded in 10 days and is thought to be their most conceptual record to date. User Score 7.5
71	Mondo Amore by Nicole Atkins February 8, 2011 Along with Atkins' hauntingly hypnotic voice, her new album bursts with booming percussion, piano-driven pop ballads, and swirling string-heavy songs. User Score 7.5
71	Zonoscope by Cut Copy February 8, 2011 The third full-length release is dance pop combined with down-tempo transitions using various instrumentation and heavy, pulsating rhythms. User Score 8.3
71	Bella by Teddy Thompson February 8, 2011 The son of the British folk duo Richard and Linda Thompson releases his fifth album of folk pop, complete with rich harmonies and catchy melodies. User Score tbd
64	Violet Cries by Esben and the Witch February 8, 2011 The Brighton trio's gloom-and-doom melodies are a mix of post-rock and experimental gothic blues, menacing interludes, and dark, hypnotic vocals. User Score 6.1
73	Tell Me by Jessica Lea Mayfield February 8, 2011 Tell Me is 21-year-old songwriter Jessica Lea Mayfield's sophomore effort and is produced by the Black Keys' Dan Auerbach. User Score 8.2
79	S/T II: The Cosmic Birth and Journey of Shinju TNT by Akron/Family February 8, 2011 The experimental trio's fifth album was produced by Chris Koltay and features former band member Ryan Vanderhoof as a guest vocalist. User Score 7.1
76	936 by Peaking Lights February 8, 2011 The husband and wife duo releases their debut album of psychedelic pop music. User Score tbd
70	Computers & Blues by The Streets February 7, 2011 Mike Skinner had announced this fifth album would be his last as The Streets. User Score 7.7
78	Peanut Butter Blues and Melancholy Jam by Ghostpoet February 7, 2011 This is the debut full-length album for British rapper/producer Obaro Ejimiwe. User Score 8.2
76	Pray To Be Free by James Levy & The Blood Red Rose February 6, 2011 Guy Berryman produced the pop album about love and romance for James Levy and Allison Pierce. User Score tbd
76	Everyone I Ever Met by Spokes February 1, 2011 This is the debut full-length album for the British indie five-piece band. User Score tbd
73	The Palace Guards by David Lowery February 1, 2011 The Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven singer releases his solo debut album. User Score tbd
70	The Mind Spiders by Mind Spiders February 1, 2011 This is the self-titled debut for the band led by former Marked Men member Mark Ryan. User Score tbd
56	the JaneDear girls by the JaneDear girls February 1, 2011 The debut album for the country duo of Susie Brown and Danelle Leverett was produced by John Rich. User Score tbd
69	Live Forever (The Stanley Theatre, Pittsburgh PA, 23/09/80) by Bob Marley & the Wailers February 1, 2011 The live two-disc album features Bob Marley's final live performance at the Stanley Theatre in Pittsburgh before he passed away in May 1981. User Score tbd
69	Pulse by Thomas Giles February 1, 2011 Between the Buried and Me's lead singer, Tommy Rogers, goes solo under the name Thomas Giles. User Score tbd
71	Barton Hollow by The Civil Wars February 1, 2011 The full-length debut from Joy Williams and John Paul White – featured on an episode of Grey’s Anatomy – is a collection of lyrically deep songs of love and the human condition, using the simplicity of multiple instruments and soulful vocals. User Score 8.5
73	Rolling Blackouts by The Go! Team February 1, 2011 The U.K.'s eclectic music group -- led by founding member/beatmaker Ian Parton -- fuses funky rhythms, hip hop, soul and noise rock together for a melding of styles with pop sensibilities still in tact. User Score 8.0
90	Faith: Special Edition by George Michael February 1, 2011 George Michael's debut album is remastered with remixes and b-sides. User Score 7.1
70	Party Store by The Dirtbombs February 1, 2011 Paying tribute to the techno pioneers of Detroit, the garage rock band out of Michigan delve into a bit of disco and dance music with the reinterpretation of programmed drums and synths on their latest release. User Score tbd
72	Musica + Alma + Sexo by Ricky Martin February 1, 2011 The ninth studio album from the Latin sensation is a hip-shaking, club-rocking collection of dance pop jams, with a couple heart-moving ballads thrown in. User Score 7.7
83	Live: The Storyteller by Todd Snider February 1, 2011 Comedian/country-singer Todd Snider’s latest album contains songs regarding comical social situations and subject matter, offering insightful truths with a bit of humor. User Score 5.4
79	What Makes Bob Holler by The Hot Club of Cowtown February 1, 2011 The tribute album to Bob Willis by the country-jazz trio from Austin, Texas, was recorded over three days in London. User Score tbd
65	Talk About Body by MEN February 1, 2011 After four years of being a Brooklyn-based band, the art/music collective formed by Le Tigre's J.D. Samson finally release their debut album of disco punk with a socio-political message. User Score tbd
68	Songs From a Zulu Farm by Ladysmith Black Mambazo February 1, 2011 The latest album for the Grammy-winning South African a cappella group looks back on the songs group leader Joseph Shabalala sang as a child. User Score tbd
74	Amanda Palmer Goes Down Under by Amanda Palmer February 1, 2011 The second full-length solo release for the Dresden Dolls singer includes several live tracks recorded in Australia and New Zealand. User Score tbd
72	Something Dirty by Faust February 1, 2011 The latest album for the krautrock pioneers features a new lineup with James Johnston and Geraldine Swayne joining original members Jean-Herve Peron and drummer Zappi Diermaier. User Score tbd
67	A Winter Tale by Bobby Long February 1, 2011 The British singer-songwriter releases his debut full-length album produced by Liam Watson. User Score tbd
68	Keys to the Kingdom by North Mississippi Allstars February 1, 2011 The latest album from the jam band was recorded after the death of Cody and Luther Dickerson's father and the birth of Luther's child. User Score tbd
74	Jonny by Jonny January 31, 2011 This is the debut album for the duo of Euros Childs and Teenage Fanclub's Norman Blake. User Score tbd
67	In Search of Elusive Little Comets by Little Comets January 31, 2011 The debut album for the British indie rock band was produced by its guitarist, Michael Costey. User Score tbd
83	Tryptych by Demdike Stare January 31, 2011 Released separately in 2010 as three vinyl records, Forest of Evil, Liberation Through Hearing, and Voices of Dust are released together with additional tracks as a three-CD set for 2011. User Score 6.7
68	Palace by Chapel Club January 31, 2011 The debut album for the British indie quintet was produced by Paul Epworth. User Score tbd
78	The Broken Wave by Hannah Peel January 31, 2011 The debut album for the British folk singer was produced by Mike Lindsay of Tunng. User Score tbd
56	Doin' It Again by Skepta January 31, 2011 The third album for the British grime rapper features guest appearances by Boy Better Know, Preeya Kalidas, Chipmunk, Charlee Drew, Shorty, N-Dubz, and Diddy-Dirty Money. User Score 5.6
72	Seefeel by Seefeel January 31, 2011 The UK electro-rock group's latest release -- a reemergence from their reign in the '90s -- carries on their trademark slow-tempo sound with a mix of shoegaze and electronica, samples and soft vocals. User Score tbd
67	No More Idols by Chase & Status January 31, 2011 The second album for the British electronic duo features such guests as Plan B, Tinie Tempah, Dizzee Rascal, Cee-Lo Green, and White Lies. User Score 7.6
86	Space Is Only Noise by Nicolas Jaar January 28, 2011 The electronic producer who attends Brown University releases the first full-length album of his brand of sub-100-bpm house music. User Score 8.6
75	Um, Uh Oh by Say Hi January 25, 2011 The band, previously known as Say Hi To Your Mom, releases its seventh album. User Score tbd
75	White Wilderness by John Vanderslice January 25, 2011 The singer-songwriter recorded the album live over three days with the Magik*Magik Orchestra. User Score tbd