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Wondervisions

Wondervisions

by Delicate Steve
January 25, 2011
Steve Marion's debut album as Delicate Steve features a mix of pop and African-influenced sounds.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.7
The  Love EP

The Love EP

by Corinne Bailey Rae
January 25, 2011
The Grammy-winning singer releases a five-track covers EP featuring some of her favorite songs by Prince, Belly, Bob Marley, and Paul McCartney & Wings.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.7
Sahel Folk

Sahel Folk

by Sidi Toure & Friends
January 25, 2011
Sidi Toure's second solo album was recorded live in Mali with several of his friends over a few days.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Young the Giant

Young the Giant

by Young the Giant
January 25, 2011
The debut album for the indie rock band from California was produced with Joe Chiccarelli.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
8.6
Napa Asylum

Napa Asylum

by Sic Alps
January 25, 2011
The latest album for the San Francisco-based indie band is its first since 2008's U.S. EZ.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Grown Unknown

Grown Unknown

by Lia Ices
January 25, 2011
The second album for the singer-songwriter from Brooklyn, New York, was written while she was in Vermont.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Deerhoof Vs. Evil

Deerhoof Vs. Evil

by Deerhoof
January 25, 2011
The San Francisco-based group takes its eccentric, innovative music making to the next level on its new album, creating solid rock that is as much noisy as it is melodic.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.6
Old Friends

Old Friends

by I Was a King
January 25, 2011
The second album for the Norwegian band formed by Frode Stromstads features guest appearance by Danielson, Ladybug Transistor, and Sufjan Stevens.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Immersion

Immersion

by Pendulum
January 25, 2011
The third album for the Australian features guest vocals by The Prodigy's Liam Howlett, Porcupine Tree's Steve Wilson, and the band In Flames.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.8
Excerpts

Excerpts

by Ensemble
January 25, 2011
This is the third album for Montreal's Olivier Alary, who previously worked with Bjork and Cat Power.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
The Party Ain't Over

The Party Ain't Over

by Wanda Jackson
January 25, 2011
Released a little over a year after rock-and-roll Hall of Famer Wanda Jackson and White Stripes frontman Jack White teamed up for a cover of Amy Winehouse, this album represents the first full-length album to be unleashed by the iconic singer in years and features appearances by White (who also served as producer).
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.9
Ventriloquizzing

Ventriloquizzing

by Fujiya & Miyagi
January 25, 2011
The British Kraut-rock trio's fourth album of artsy dance music is full of funky guitar licks; club-ready bass; and melodic, trippy beats.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
6.6
The Year of Magical Drinking

The Year of Magical Drinking

by Apex Manor
January 25, 2011
This is the debut album for the indie rock band led by former Broken West member Ross Flournoy.
Metascore:
77
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tbd
Bring Your Own

Bring Your Own

by Led Bib
January 25, 2011
This is the fifth album for the British jazz rock group.
Metascore:
74
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tbd
Little Joy

Little Joy

by My Disco
January 25, 2011
The third album for the Australian trio was recorded with Steve Albini and mixed by Scott Horscroft.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Kiss Each Other Clean

Kiss Each Other Clean

by Iron & Wine
January 25, 2011
The indie-folk Texas band's first release in nearly three years is an experimental endeavor, full of moving piano ballads; sonic saxophone sounds; and expressive, raw vocals.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.6
Cloud Nothings

Cloud Nothings

by Cloud Nothings
January 25, 2011
A solo project from Cleveland's Dylan Baldi, Cloud Nothings' debut is full of poetic teen angst and lo-fi pop melodies.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.1
Kaputt

Kaputt

by Destroyer
January 25, 2011
Canadian pop craftsman Daniel Bejar's ninth album combines the glam of David Bowie and the rock and roll of T. Rex into a retro dance soundtrack for disco fans.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.7
Content

Content

by Gang of Four
January 25, 2011
The English post-punk legends release another album of minimalist dance punk; their first collection of new material in 16 years.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
6.2
Mine Is Yours

Mine Is Yours

by Cold War Kids
January 25, 2011
On its third album, Long Beach's indie rock quartet takes a more personal approach lyrically and gets a little more blues oriented musically--all while retaining its modern-rock sound.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
6.9
There Are Rules

There Are Rules

by The Get Up Kids
January 25, 2011
The Missouri band that helped put emo on the map in the mid-'90s is back with its fifth studio album of its distinctive, emotionally driven rock sound.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
8.1
Lorraine

Lorraine

by Lori McKenna
January 25, 2011
The country singer's self-released album focuses on the relationships she's had with her family and friends.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
HONORS

HONORS

by Ben + Vesper
January 25, 2011
The husband-and-wife duo's second full-length album features Sufjan Stevens as a guest musician.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Catch My Shoe

Catch My Shoe

by The Ex
January 25, 2011
Recorded by Steve Albini, this is the first album without cofounder G. W. Sok, who left the Dutch experimental punk band in 2009 to pursue other interests.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
No Time for Dreaming

No Time for Dreaming

by Charles Bradley
January 25, 2011
The album produced by Thomas Brenneck is the debut album for the 62-year-old singer Charles Bradley, who was discovered singing at the Tarheel Lounge.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Gutter Rainbows

Gutter Rainbows

by Talib Kweli
January 25, 2011
The latest solo album for the Brooklyn rapper was originally set to be a self-released digital-only album (Duck Down signed on to release the physical version). It features production from Ski Beatz, S1, Marco Polo, M-Phazes, 88-Keys, Shuko, 6th Sense, E. Jones, Nick Speed, KYRYSIS!, Blaq Toven, Oh No, and Maurice Brown.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.6
Spiritual Mental Physical

Spiritual Mental Physical

by Death
January 25, 2011
The demos and rehearsal tracks recorded between 1974 and 1976 from the 1970's Detroit rock band make up the second batch of the trio's music released by Drag City.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Not Yet

Not Yet

by Monotonix
January 25, 2011
The second full-length album for the Israeli rock band was produced by Steve Albini.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Mission Bell

Mission Bell

by Amos Lee
January 25, 2011
The fourth album for the singer-songwriter features appearances by Priscilla Ahn, Pieta Brown, James Gadson, Willie Nelson, Lucinda Williams, Iron & Wine's Sam Beam, and Calexico.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.1
Telling the Truth

Telling the Truth

by Willie Wright
January 25, 2011
The 1970s Nantucket-area singer's sophomore album is rereleased with tracks from his "Right on for the Darkness" single.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
By The Hedge

By The Hedge

by Minks
January 25, 2011
Captured Tracks releases the New York-based indie band's debut full-length album following positive reactions and comparisons to The Cure on the group's previously released singles.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Rare Forms

Rare Forms

by Woodsman
January 25, 2011
This is the second release for the Denver-based four-piece alternative rock band.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Stay Home

Stay Home

by The Beets
January 25, 2011
This is the second album for the New York indie rock band led by Juan Wauters.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Life Coach

Life Coach

by Phil Manley
January 25, 2011
Trans Am's Phil Manley releases his first solo album.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Tre3s

Tre3s

by Chikita Violenta
January 25, 2011
The Mexico City-based indie rock band's album was recorded in Canada and produced by Dave Newfeld.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Back to Reality

Back to Reality

by Tony Cook
January 25, 2011
Tony Cook was discovered by James Brown and became his drummer in 1976. This collection of unreleased and rare releases from his side projects was recorded between 1982-1986.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Passive Aggressive: Singles 2002-2010

Passive Aggressive: Singles 2002-2010

by The Radio Dept.
January 25, 2011
The two-disc compilation for the Swedish indie band includes 28 tracks from its previous three full-length albums and four EPs.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.0
Palermo Snow

Palermo Snow

by John Renbourn
January 25, 2011
The British guitarist releases his first solo album since 1998's Traveller's Prayer.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
The London Sessions

The London Sessions

by LCD Soundsystem
January 24, 2011
The final album for the electronic artist is an in-studio collection of nine songs the LCD Soundsystem's career.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.4
Golden Worry

Golden Worry

by Thank You
January 24, 2011
The six-track album introduces Emmanuel Nicolaidis, who joins the Baltimore, Maryland-based trio as its new drummer.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Behold the Spirit

Behold the Spirit

by William Tyler
January 21, 2011
The Nashville guitarist who has worked with Lambchop, Silver Jews, and Bonnie "Prince" Billy releases his debut solo album.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
The Hymn of a Broken Man

The Hymn of a Broken Man

by Times of Grace
January 18, 2011
This is the debut album for the band, which features Adam Dutkiewicz and Jesse Leach of Killswitch Engage.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.2
The  King Is Dead

The King Is Dead

by The Decemberists
January 18, 2011
The Portland-based band returns with less rock and more atmospheric, orchestral arrangements with a little bit of country-folk thrown in as well.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.0
Native Speaker

Native Speaker

by The Braids
January 18, 2011
The Canadian quartet delivers experimental, post-rock dream pop on its new album.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.6
Low Country Blues

Low Country Blues

by Gregg Allman
January 18, 2011
On his latest album, the blues-rock singer pays tribute to his influences, both as a solo artist and as a member of the Allman Brothers. Allman also collaborates with other blues instrumentalists to create his own spin on a collection of old-time songs.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Space City Kicks

Space City Kicks

by Robert Pollard
January 18, 2011
The Guided by Voices frontman's latest solo effort balances both noisy rock and melody into a harmonious release.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Science & Faith

Science & Faith

by The Script
January 18, 2011
Inspired by the social and economic climate in its hometown of Ireland, the band's newest album is a reflective and politically charged mix of power pop and rock.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.8
Teenage And Torture

Teenage And Torture

by Shilpa Ray & Her Happy Hookers
January 18, 2011
This is the latest release for the rock quartet from Brooklyn, New York.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Dye It Blonde

Dye It Blonde

by Smith Westerns
January 18, 2011
Chicago's Smith Westerns take psychedelic rock to the next level with their second album of David Bowie-inspired vocals and catchy melodies.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.2
En Form For Bla

En Form For Bla

by Aethenor
January 18, 2011
The fourth album for the quartet comprising Sunn0))'s Stephen O'Malley, Ulver's Daniel O'Sullivan, Kristoffer Rygg, and Steve Noble was recorded in Oslo, Norway.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes

Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes

by Social Distortion
January 18, 2011
Though it's been seven years since Social Distortion's last release, the newest album picks up where they left off with visceral, hard-driving rock songs about love and life.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.2
Cape Dory

Cape Dory

by Tennis
January 18, 2011
Patrick Riley and Alaina Moore, the husband-and-wife duo sing of nautical adventures, spinning a sea story of love set against sunny-sounding guitars and vocals.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.3
Some Kind of Trouble

Some Kind of Trouble

by James Blunt
January 18, 2011
The UK's singer-songwriter returns with an album of crooning love-tinged lyrical gems sung over melodious piano chords and guitars.
Metascore:
45
User Score:
6.6
Ritual

Ritual

by White Lies
January 18, 2011
Alan Moulder produces the British alternative rock trio's second album.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.0
Live on Ten Legs

Live on Ten Legs

by Pearl Jam
January 18, 2011
The compilation album of live tracks from 2003 to 2010 is a sequel to the band's 1998 collection, Live on Two Legs.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.3
Friends for Now

Friends for Now

by Young Prisms
January 18, 2011
This is the debut full-length album for the San Francisco psychedelic rock quintet.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Ducktails III: Arcade Dynamics

Ducktails III: Arcade Dynamics

by Ducktails
January 18, 2011
This is the first solo release on Woodsist for the Real Estate guitarist Matthew Mondanile.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.3
People Problems

People Problems

by Oh No! Oh My!
January 18, 2011
The Austin, Texas, indie rock band releases its first album in four years, which sees the quartet move toward a darker and more mature sound than its self-titled debut in 2006.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
tbd
White Fence Is Growing Faith

White Fence Is Growing Faith

by White Fence
January 18, 2011
Darker My Love's Tim Presley releases his second solo album.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Guider

Guider

by Disappears
January 18, 2011
The second album for the Chicago-based band is the final album with original drummer Graeme Gibson who left the quartet to be closer to his family.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Laru Beya

Laru Beya

by Aurelio
January 18, 2011
Produced by guitarist Ivan Duran, the latest album for Aurelio Martinez was recorded in Senegal.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Unlearn

Unlearn

by Fergus & Geronimo
January 18, 2011
The Brooklyn indie rock duo from Texas releases its debut album.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Gramahawk

Gramahawk

by Modern Skirts
January 18, 2011
The Athens, Georgia, indie rock band releases its third full-length album.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
In the Cool of the Day

In the Cool of the Day

by Daniel Martin Moore
January 18, 2011
Daniel Martin Moore's latest solo album includes a selection of songs influenced by classic gospel.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
A New Way To Pay Old Debts

A New Way To Pay Old Debts

by Bill Orcutt
January 17, 2011
The reissue of the 2009 solo album for the former guitarist of the band Harry Pussy supplements the album with unreleased songs and two from High Wasted.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
tbd
Iron Balls of Steel

Iron Balls of Steel

by Loincloth
January 17, 2011
Although the band was formed over a decade ago, this is the debut full-length release for the metal band.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Let Me Come Home

Let Me Come Home

by Broken Records
January 11, 2011
The second album for the Scottish indie rock band was produced by Tony Doogan.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Valhalla Dancehall

Valhalla Dancehall

by British Sea Power
January 11, 2011
Famous for its live performances, the indie rock band--based out of Brighton, England--weaves together atmospheric sounds to create an innovative new album.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.8
Thank You, Happy Birthday

Thank You, Happy Birthday

by Cage the Elephant
January 11, 2011
The Kentucky quintet's sophomore album is filled with noisy guitars and pop-laced alternative rock jams, comparable to bands like the Pixies and Cake.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.1
Steel Magnolia

Steel Magnolia

by Steel Magnolia
January 11, 2011
The country duo's self-titled debut follows their appearance on the second season of CMT's Can You Duet, proving that Linsey's sultry sound and her boyfriend Joshua Scott Jones' deep, blues-inspired vocals make a winning combination.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Red Barked Tree

Red Barked Tree

by Wire
January 11, 2011
Birthed from the British punk explosion, Wire's rousing experimental rock has lasted decades and continues with the release of the post-punk trio's 12th studio album.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
6.9
Outside

Outside

by Tapes 'n Tapes
January 11, 2011
The indie rock band from Minnesota self-produced its third album.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.4
Showroom of Compassion

Showroom of Compassion

by Cake
January 11, 2011
After a seven-year hiatus, the Sacramento band's long-awaited album mixes alt-country sounds of steel guitars with their trademark bass-and-horn combination to create their sixth playful pop/rock record.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.4
Queens of the Stone Age [Reissue]

Queens of the Stone Age [Reissue]

by Queens of the Stone Age
January 11, 2011
The remaster of the debut album for the rock band led by Josh Holmes features two songs with Beaver from the 1998 EP The Split CD and one song from its collaboration with Kyuss.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.4
City of Refuge

City of Refuge

by Abigail Washburn
January 11, 2011
The artist combines the sounds of Americana and Asia for her first album on the Rounder label.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
Bird Songs

Bird Songs

by Joe Lovano Us Five
January 11, 2011
The Grammy-award winning saxophonist's latest album is a collection of Charlie "Bird" Parker songs recorded with Lovano's band, the Us Five.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
Kudos

Kudos

by Surf City
January 11, 2011
This is the full-length debut album for the New Zealand indie rock quartet.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Bardo Pond

Bardo Pond

by Bardo Pond
January 11, 2011
The Philadelphia-based psychedelic rock band releases its first album on the Fire Records (UK) label.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Replicants

Replicants

by MillionYoung
January 11, 2011
This is the latest album for the Florida chillwave artist Mike Diaz.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
tbd
The One... Cohesive

The One... Cohesive

by G-Side
January 1, 2011
The fourth album for the Alabama rap duo features production by the A-Team, Block Beataz, Clams Casino, DJ Burn One, and Str8 Dope.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
Vicki Leekx

Vicki Leekx

by M.I.A.
December 31, 2010
The 19-track mixtape which features new versions of several tracks from MAYA as well as new tracks, was released as a download.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.0
No Boys Allowed

No Boys Allowed

by Keri Hilson
December 21, 2010
With such guests as Rick Ross and Chris Brown featured on her album, the R&B songstress's sophomore album contains both club hits and seductive ballads.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
8.2
Apollo Kids

Apollo Kids

by Ghostface Killah
December 21, 2010
The Wu-Tang member branches out with his own brand of street flow on his solo album of soul-heavy funk sounds and old-school hip-hop.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.1
Calling All Hearts

Calling All Hearts

by Keyshia Cole
December 21, 2010
Featuring acclaimed producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, along with guest singers and rappers, Keyshia Cole's latest release offers a mix of down-tempo R&B melodies and upbeat tracks.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
2.0
Best Night of My Life

Best Night of My Life

by Jamie Foxx
December 21, 2010
The fourth album from the stand-up comedian, actor, and singer features club bangers and his recognizable brand of R&B. It also guest stars Justin Timberlake, Ludacris, Soulja Boy, and others.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
6.2
WWII

WWII

by The White Wires
December 21, 2010
This is the second full-length album for the Canadian rock trio from Ottawa.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Basic Instinct

Basic Instinct

by Ciara
December 14, 2010
The long-awaited fourth album by model, actress, and R&B superstar Ciara features Ludacris and Usher, balancing back and forth between club beats and slow ballads.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
5.1
Michael

Michael

by Michael Jackson
December 14, 2010
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Metascore:
54
User Score:
6.4
Love Letter

Love Letter

by R. Kelly
December 14, 2010
Taking his sound back to Motown, the R&B hit maker tones down his controversial image, releasing classic love songs inspired by '50s and '60s slow jams.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.4
Farmer's Daughter

Farmer's Daughter

by Crystal Bowersox
December 14, 2010
The major-label debut from the American Idol star sticks to her style on the show--folk-tinged, reflective rock reminiscent of the early-'60s era.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.4
Last Train to Paris

Last Train to Paris

by Diddy
December 14, 2010
The rapper and producer's fifth album is Diddy's attempt at fashioning an alter ego and creating a conceptual album. The release features collaborations with Felix da Housecat, the Neptunes, and The-Dream.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.2
III/IV

III/IV

by Ryan Adams
December 14, 2010
Adams' fifth album with The Cardinals was recorded during the 2007 Easy Tiger sessions and is now being released as this double album. The two-disc effort is full of guitar-driven hard rock, as well as more downbeat, melodious tracks.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.1
Reggie

Reggie

by Redman
December 7, 2010
The latest solo album for the rapper features guest appearances by DJ Kool, Faith Evans, Kool Moe Dee, Pooh Bear, Ready Roc, Runt Dawg, Saukrates, Melanie Rutherford, Method Man, and Bun B.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
tbd
Say Goodbye

Say Goodbye

by Liz Janes
December 7, 2010
The folk singer Liz Janes returns with her first album since 2004. The songs written a cappella were fleshed out with the help of Chris Schlarb of I Heart Lung and Create(!).
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Tron: Legacy

Tron: Legacy

by Daft Punk
December 7, 2010
The Grammy award-winning electronic dance duo--and their masked identities portraying them as man-machines--make a logical pairing to score the soundtrack of the innovative science fiction film.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.4
Ghost Blonde

Ghost Blonde

by No Joy
December 7, 2010
The debut album for the Montreal band was mixed by Sune Rose Wagner of The Raveonettes.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Endlessly

Endlessly

by Duffy
December 7, 2010
The funky and soul-filled Welsh singer's second album blends soft ballads with upbeat pop tracks, revealing a range of influences from the retro 1960's to modern day disco sounds.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
6.7
Strip Me

Strip Me

by Natasha Bedingfield
December 7, 2010
This is the third album for the singer best known in the United States for her song in the television show The Hills.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.9
4 x 4 = 12

4 x 4 = 12

by Deadmau5
December 7, 2010
The Canadian DJ who is known for his mouse-head costume releases his third full-length album.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.1
Wonders of the Younger

Wonders of the Younger

by Plain White T's
December 7, 2010
The sixth-studio album from the Chicago-area rock band was produced by Ian Kirkpatrick.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
5.4
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