Album Releases by User Score
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Between the Times and the Tides
by Lee Ranaldo
March 20, 2012
The Sonic Youth guitarist's latest solo album produced by John Agnello features fellow Sonic Youth member Steve Shelly, Bob Bert, Jim O'Rouke, Nels Cline of Wilco, Irwin Menkin, Alan Licht, and John Medesk.
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Gift for the End
by Mariee Sioux
April 17, 2012
The second full-length release for the folk singer-songwriter was produced by Sean Kae.
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No Gods
by Sharks
March 20, 2012
The debut full-length release for the British punk band was produced by Brian McTernan.
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Kin
by Iamamiwhoami
November 6, 2012
When the music videos first appeared in 2010, the identity of the person(s) who was iamamiwhoami was unknown. It has since been revealed Swedish singer Jonna Lee is the person behind the music.
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Folila
by Amadou & Mariam
April 10, 2012
The album mixes recording sessions from New York and Mali featuring such guests as Tunde Adebimpe, Bertrand Cantat, Ebony Bones, Kyp Malone of TV on the Radio, Santigold, Jake Shears of the Scissor Sisters, Theophilus London, and Nick Zinner of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs.
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The Parallax II: Future Sequence
by Between the Buried and Me
October 9, 2012
Produced with Jamie King, the sixth studio album for the metal band is a sequel to its 2011 EP release The Parallax: Hypersleep Dialogues.
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407.
Carry On
by Willy Mason
December 3, 2012
The third full-length release for the New York-born singer-songwriter was produced by Dan Carey.
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408.
Rant
by The Futureheads
April 2, 2012
The fifth album for the British indie rock band was recorded a cappella.
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Drokk: Music Inspired by Mega-City One
by Ben Salisbury
May 1, 2012
Portishead leader Geoff Barrow releases his latest project, a soundtrack to the comic strip series, 2000 A.D with composer Ben Salisbury.
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Grace & Lies
by Family Band
July 24, 2012
The second full-length collaboration between Kim Krans and her husband/guitarist Jonny Ollsin (with contributions from bassist Scott Hirsch) was produced by Dan Rossen of Grizzly Bear.
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Krzysztof Penderecki: Threnody for the Victims of Hiroshima; Polymorphia; Jonny Greenwood: Popcorn Superhet Receiver; 48 Responses to Polymorphia
by Aukso Orchestra
March 13, 2012
Radiohead's Jonny Greenwood collaborated on a collection of classical compositions inspired by Polish composer Krzysztof Penderecki's Threnody For the Victims of Hiroshima and Polymorphia.
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Dreams Say, View, Create, Shadow Leads
by Dustin Wong
February 21, 2012
A majority of the second album for Ponytail's guitarist Dustin Wong was live recorded.
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413.
Black Radio
by Robert Glasper Experiment
February 28, 2012
The jazz pianist's latest album of original and cover songs features guest appearances by Bilal, Erykah Badu, Lalah Hathaway, Shafiq Husayn, Ledisi, Lupe Fiasco, KING, Chrisette Michele, Mos Def, Musiq Soulchild, Meshell Ndegeocello, and Stokley Williams.
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414.
Nebula Dance
by Ital Tek
October 30, 2012
This is the third full-length release for Brighton producer, Alan Myson.
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Radio Music Society
by Esperanza Spalding
March 20, 2012
The fourth release for the 2011 Grammy-winning Best New Artist is described as a more upbeat album with two cover songs.
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416.
1619 Broadway: The Brill Building Project
by Kurt Elling
September 25, 2012
The Grammy-winning jazz singer covers songs by the songwriters who lived in the Brill Building in the '50s and '60s.
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417.
Exister
by Hot Water Music
May 15, 2012
The first release in over eight years for the Florida post-hardcore rock band led by Chuck Ragan and Chris Wollard was produced by Bill Stevenson and Jason Livermore.
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418.
Blak and Blu
by Gary Clark, Jr.
October 22, 2012
The full-length major label debut for Texas blues-rock singer was produced by Mike Elizondo.
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419.
The Afterman: Ascension
by Coheed and Cambria
October 9, 2012
The latest concept album for the New York rock band is the first of a planned double album (The Afterman: Descension is scheduled for Feb 2013) about Sirius Amory's discovery of what is holding the Keywork together.
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The Heist
by Macklemore
October 9, 2012
The debut release for Seattle rapper Macklemore and producer Ryan Lewis features such guests as Ab-Soul, Ben Bridwell of Band of Horses, ScHoolboy Q, and Allen Stone.
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421.
Keys to the Kuffs
by JJ Doom
August 21, 2012
After visa problems forced him to return to the United Kingdom, the rapper teamed up with rapper/producer Jneiro Jarel for this album featuring guest appearances from Damon Albarn, Beth Gibbons, and Khujo Goodie.
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422.
II
by Nude Beach
August 14, 2012
The Brooklyn-based rock trio releases its second full-length album.
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Exercises [EP]
by CFCF
April 24, 2012
The mostly instrumental eight-track EP is the lastest release from the Montreal DJ/producer Mike Silver.
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424.
Let's Go Eat the Factory
by Guided by Voices
January 17, 2012
Robert Pollard reunites with Guided by Voices to release the indie band's first album of new material in eight years.
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425.
Planet High School
by Mux Mool
February 6, 2012
This is the second full-length album of self-described instrumental hip-hop from the Brooklyn-based electronic producer Brian Lindgren.
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426.
Piramida
by Efterklang
September 25, 2012
The Danish trio traveled to an abandoned Russian settlement near the North Pole to record some of the music for its fourth release.
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427.
Soft Fall
by Sun Airway
October 2, 2012
Jon Barthmus worked both at home and in the studio with David Wrench for his second indie pop release.
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428.
Good Morning to the Night
by Elton John vs Pnau
July 17, 2012
The Australian duo of Nick Littlemore and Peter Mayes, who were signed onto Elton John's management company after hearing their debut, reworked some of Elton John's songs from the 1970s on this release.
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429.
Rispah
by The Invisible
June 12, 2012
The death of singer/guitarist Dave Okumu's mother influenced the second full-length release for the London, England-based trio.
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430.
True
by Violens
May 15, 2012
The second release for the Brooklyn indie trio led by Jorge Elbrecht was more of a collaborative effort than its 2010 debut.
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431.
Evolve or Be Extinct
by Wiley
January 19, 2012
This is the second album in six months for the British grime artist.
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432.
Strange Weekend
by Porcelain Raft
January 24, 2012
This is the debut album for Mauro Remiddi under the name Porcelain Raft.
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433.
Putrifiers II
by Thee Oh Sees
September 11, 2012
The latest release for the San Francisco garage rock band led by John Dwyer is not a sequel to an album named Putrifiers (this is the first one).
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Aufheben
by The Brian Jonestown Massacre
May 1, 2012
The latest album from the alternative rock band led by Anton Newcombe was recorded in Berlin with session musicians and features the return of original band member, Matt Hollywood.
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435.
The Stoned Immaculate
by Curren$y
June 5, 2012
The eighth studio album from the rapper features guest appearances from such artists as 2 Chainz, Marsha Ambrosius, Big K.R.I.T., Estelle, Pharrell, Wale, and Wiz Khalifa.
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Civilization
by Distal
April 30, 2012
This is the debut full-length release for Atlanta electronic producer Michael Rathbun as Distal.
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The Solution
by Buckshot
November 13, 2012
The third collaboration between 9th Wonder and Buckshot includes guest appearances by Dyme-A-Duzin and Rapsody.
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438.
Overgrown Path
by Chris Cohen
September 25, 2012
The debut solo full-length from the Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti, Cass McCombs, and Deerhoof's guitarist was recorded in Vermont.
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Falling Off the Sky
by The dB's
June 12, 2012
This is the first album of new material in 25 years from the power pop quartet and its first with the original members in 30 years.
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440.
La Futura
by ZZ Top
September 11, 2012
Rick Rubin produced the first album in nine years for the blues rock trio from Texas.
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Solo Piano II
by Chilly Gonzales
August 28, 2012
The follow-up to his 2004 album Solo Piano was recorded over 10 days in Paris.
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We'll Be the Moon
by Fixers
May 21, 2012
The debut full-length release for the British psychedelic five piece band was produced by Nathaniel Lennox Jr.'s.
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443.
Write Me Back
by R. Kelly
June 26, 2012
R. Kelly's latest release is a continuation of the 1950-70s R&B and soul music he explored on his 2010 album, Love Letter.
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Observator
by The Raveonettes
September 11, 2012
The sixth album for the Danish duo was produced by Richard Gottehrer and singer Sune Rose Wagner.
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What We Saw from the Cheap Seats
by Regina Spektor
May 29, 2012
The sixth studio album for singer-songwriter Regina Spektor was produced with Mike Elizondo and includes songs she had until now, only sung live.
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This Generation
by Fashawn
September 25, 2012
Beatnik & K-Salaam produced this debut collaboration between California hip-hop artists Murs and Fashawn.
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The Minimal Wave Tapes, Vol. 2
by Various Artists
February 28, 2012
This is the second volume of the compilation of electronic music recorded in the 1980s.
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448.
The Bears for Lunch
by Guided by Voices
November 13, 2012
This is the third release in 2012 for the Robert Pollard-led band that boasts the original lineup that played together between 1992 and 1996.
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449.
The Tarnished Gold
by Beachwood Sparks
June 26, 2012
Thom Monahan produced the Los Angeles-based country-rock band's first album in nearly 12 years and it features contributions from Ariel Pink; Neal Casal, Darran Rademaker of The Tyde, Dan Horne, and Jen Cohen.
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Daybreaker
by Architects
June 5, 2012
The fifth album for the British metalcore band includes guest appearances by Jon Green of Deez Nuts, Oli Sykes of Bring Me The Horizon, and Drew York of Stray From The Path.
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Allah-Las
by Allah-Las
September 17, 2012
The debut full-length release for the Los Angeles surf/psych rock band who met while working at Amoeba Records was produced by Nick Waterhouse.
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452.
Charmer
by Aimee Mann
September 18, 2012
The eighth album produced by Paul Bryan for the singer-songwriter is influenced by the pop music of the 1960s and 70s.
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453.
Salton Sea
by Tomas Barfod
May 22, 2012
The solo debut for the drummer of WhoMadeWho was inspired by both the film, Blade Runner, and the California body of water the album is named after.
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Into the Waves
by Sophia Knapp
February 27, 2012
This is the solo debut full-length album for the Cliffie Swan (formerly known as Lights) member.
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Provincial
by John K. Samson
January 24, 2012
The Weakerthans' lead singer releases his debut solo full-length album.
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Grace/Confusion
by Memory Tapes
December 4, 2012
This is the third full-length album for Dayve Hawk as Memory Tapes.
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Instinct
by Niki and the Dove
August 7, 2012
This is the debut full-length release for Swedish electro-pop duo of Malin Dahlström and Gustaf Karlöf.
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458.
Sunshine
by Talk Normal
October 23, 2012
The second full-length release for the Brooklyn noise-rock duo of Andrya Ambro and Sarah Register emphasizes melodies.
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Shifty Adventures in Nookie Wood
by John Cale
October 9, 2012
The first album of new music in seven years from the Velvet Underground co-founder includes a song featuring Danger Mouse.
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460.
Corrosion of Conformity
by Corrosion of Conformity
February 28, 2012
The eighth album for the North Carolina punk metal band lacks Pepper Keenan and sees the return of the lineup that recorded its 1985's release Animosity.
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The Light the Dead See
by Soulsavers
May 22, 2012
The British duo worked with Depeche Mode's Dave Gahan on The Light the Dead See.
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Glad All Over
by The Wallflowers
October 9, 2012
The sixth full-length release for the alternative rock band led by Jakob Dylan is its first studio-recorded album in seven years.
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Working Girl's Guitar
by Rosie Flores
October 16, 2012
The rockabilly singer-guitarist releases her 11th album.
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464.
The Body Wins
by Sarah Jaffe
April 24, 2012
The second album from the Texas-based singer-songwriter was produced by John Congleton.
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465.
Happy to You
by Miike Snow
March 27, 2012
The second album from the indie electronic trio of Chris Karlsson, Pontus Winnberg, and Andrew Wyatt features Lykke Li as a guest singer.
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A Different Kind of Truth
by Van Halen
February 7, 2012
The first album from Van Halen in 14 years sees the band reunited with David Lee Roth.
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467.
Born and Raised
by John Mayer
May 22, 2012
The fifth studio album from the singer-songwriter was produced by Don Was and was delayed from its original release date by Mayer's throat granulomas.
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468.
Area 52
by C.U.B.A.
January 24, 2012
Producer Peter Asher and a 13-piece Cuban orchestra help reinterpret some of Rodrigo y Gabriela favorite songs.
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Women & Work
by Lucero
March 13, 2012
The first album on the ATO label for the rock band from Memphis, Tennessee, was produced by Ted Hutt.
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Instrumental Tourist
by Daniel Lopatin
November 19, 2012
Tim Hecker and Oneohtrix Point Never's Daniel Lopatin collaborate on the first volume of SSTUDIOS, a series of collaborative releases on the Software Studios label.
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The Lumineers
by The Lumineers
April 3, 2012
This is the debut release for the Denver folk-rock trio.
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Dispossession
by Mike Wexler
March 27, 2012
Folk, jazz, and psychedelic rock are just some of the influences seen on the latest album for the Brooklyn singer-songwriter that includes contributions from At The Drive-In's Ryan Sawyer, trumpeter Nate Wooley, and violinist Jessica Pavone.
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473.
Pour Une Âme Souveraine: A Dedication to Nina Simone
by Me'Shell Ndegéocello
October 9, 2012
Meshell Ndegeocello co-produced the tribute album to Nina Simone with Chris Bruce and it features guest appearances by Cody Chesnutt, Valerie June, Sinéad O'Connor, Toshi Reagon, and Tracy Wannomae.
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474.
The Russian Wilds
by Howlin Rain
February 14, 2012
The third full-length album for the San Francisco rock band was produced by Rick Rubin.
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There's No Leaving Now
by The Tallest Man on Earth
June 12, 2012
This is the third full-length album from Swedish singer-songwriter Kristian Matsson.
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Apocryphon
by The Sword
October 22, 2012
The fourth release for the metal band was produced by J. Robbins and is its first without dimmer Trivett Wingo, who left in 2010.
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Go Outside
by Hot Panda
July 17, 2012
The third album for the Canadian indie rock band was produced by John Collins.
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478.
Traveler
by Jerry Douglas
June 26, 2012
The latest album from the multiple Grammy-winning bluegrass/country artist was produced by Russ Titelman and includes guest appearances by Eric Clapton, Marc Cohn, Keb' Mo, Alison Krauss, Mumford & Sons, and Paul Simon.
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Tucson: A Country Rock Opera
by Giant Sand
June 12, 2012
The latest album from the Arizona band led by Howe Gelb is a country rock opera about a man's road trip to escape from his hometown of Tuscon.
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Big Moon Ritual
by The Chris Robinson Brotherhood
June 5, 2012
The debut album for the music project led by the Black Crowes' Chris Robinson features tracks that are over seven minutes long.
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481.
A Monument
by Tu Fawning
May 15, 2012
This is the second album from the Portland, Oregon-based band led by Joe Haege and Corrina Repp.
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482.
Mountain Echo
by Jodie Marie
March 5, 2012
The Welsh singer's 1960s-inspired debut album was produced by Bernard Butler.
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Carnivale Electricos
by Galactic
February 21, 2012
The New Orleans ensemble bring the sounds of Mardi Gras and Carnivale to its latest album of funk.
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Portico Quartet
by Portico Quartet
January 30, 2012
The third album for the British jazz band incorporates electronic elements to its sound.
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485.
Dream On
by Ital
November 13, 2012
This is the second full-length release from New York producer/artist Daniel Martin-McCormick as Ital in 2012.
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Orcas
by Orcas
April 24, 2012
The debut album of the collaboration between Benoit Pioulard and Rafael Anton Irisarri of the Sight Below.
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Resolution
by Lamb of God
January 24, 2012
The seventh album for the metal band was produced by Josh Wilbur.
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Voyageur
by Kathleen Edwards
January 17, 2012
Singer-songwriter Kathleen Edwards' latest album was coproduced with Justin Vernon of Bon Iver and features Norah Jones as a guest vocalist.
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489.
Tender New Signs
by Tamaryn
October 16, 2012
This is the second release for the San Francisco-based duo of Tamaryn and Rex John Shelverton.
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490.
Leaving Eden
by Carolina Chocolate Drops
February 28, 2012
The follow-up to their 2010 Grammy-winning debut album was produced by Buddy Miller.
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De La Soul's Plug 1 & Plug 2 Present...First Serve
by Plug 2
April 3, 2012
De La Soul's Plug 1 (Dave) and Plug 2 (Posdnous) with French producers Chokolate and Khalid release a concept album that follows the rise to fame of a fictional rap group.
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Nothing's Gonna Change the Way You Feel About Me Now
by Justin Townes Earle
March 26, 2012
Skylar Wilson helped coproduce Justin Townes Earle's Memphis soul-influenced fifth album.
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