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Tago Mago [40th Anniversary Edition] - Can

Metascore: 99
Release Date: Nov 15, 2011

User Score: 8.6
This 40th Anniversary remastered edition of the 1971 krautrock classic features all of the original artwork from the UK release. It also includes a...More »
Siamese Dream [Deluxe Edition] - Smashing Pumpkins

Metascore: 96
Release Date: Nov 29, 2011

User Score: 8.7
The deluxe edition of the remastered second album for the Smashing Pumpkins includes a disc of unreleased/rare tracks and a DVD of a 1993 concert...More »
Some Girls [Deluxe Edition] - The Rolling Stones

Metascore: 93
Release Date: Nov 21, 2011
The Rolling Stones' classic 1978 album is remastered and reissued to include 12 unreleased songs from the Some Girls recording sessions. A Super...More »
Quadrophenia [The Director's Cut] - The Who

Metascore: 90
Release Date: Nov 15, 2011

User Score: 7.6
The expanded reissue of the 1973 album from The Who includes 11 demos. A super deluxe version includes a DVD of eight tracks mixed for 5.1 surround...More »
Bitch Magnet - Bitch Magnet

Metascore: 90
Release Date: Dec 6, 2011
Post rock band Bitch Magnet's three albums are remastered with alternate takes and unreleased songs on a three disc set.More »
Journey of the Deep Sea Dweller, Vol. 1 - Drexciya

Metascore: 88
Release Date: Dec 1, 2011
The first of a planned rerelease of four volumes of electronic music from the Detroit group.More »
The Singles - Goldfrapp

Metascore: 88
Release Date: Feb 7, 2012
Two new songs are included on this collection of some of Goldfrapp's biggest singles.More »
Undun - The Roots

Metascore: 88
Release Date: Dec 6, 2011

User Score: 9.4
The 13th studio album is a concept album about the life of Redford Stephens, a fictional character who gets involved with drugs.More »
Django Django - Django Django

Metascore: 87
Release Date: Jan 30, 2012

User Score: 8.7
This is the debut release for the indie London-based quartet that began at an Edinburgh art school.More »
Gish [Deluxe Edition] - Smashing Pumpkins

Metascore: 87
Release Date: Nov 29, 2011

User Score: 8.6
The deluxe edition of the remastered debut album for the Smashing Pumpkins includes a disc of unreleased/rare tracks and a DVD of a 1990 concert at...More »