Metacritic Features and Reports: Music

  1. Music Monday: New Albums, Videos, and Music News

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    Published: February 13, 2012
    Get a concise recap of last week's music news and a look ahead to this week's new album releases and TV appearances. Plus, watch the week's best new music videos (from Bruce Springsteen, The Black Keys, St. Vincent, and more) and get links to stream dozens of just-released songs and albums.
  2. Music Monday: New Albums, Videos, and Music News

    Music Monday: New Albums, Videos, and Music News Image
    Published: February 6, 2012
    In our weekly column, get a concise recap of last week's music news and a look ahead to this week's new album releases and TV appearances. Plus, watch the week's best new music videos (from M.I.A., The Magnetic Fields, Feist, and more) and get links to stream dozens of just-released songs and albums.
  3. Six Picks for the Week of February 6-12

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    Published: February 5, 2012
    This week, NBC hopes for a rare "Smash" hit, while Grammy hopefuls get their big night, "The Phantom Menace" gets a third dimension, and gamers get a promising new action-RPG. Get all of this week's picks inside.
  4. Music Monday: New Albums, Videos, and Music News

    Music Monday: New Albums, Videos, and Music News Image
    Published: January 30, 2012
    In our weekly column, get a concise recap of last week's music news and a look ahead to this week's new album releases and TV appearances. Plus, watch the week's best new music videos (from Wilco, Sleigh Bells, and more) and get links to stream dozens of just-released songs and albums.
  5. Six Picks for the Week of January 30-February 5

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    Published: January 29, 2012
    This week, Lana Del Rey attempts to make up for that SNL performance, while true amateurs will attempt to showcase their own talents on the return of "The Voice." Also, genre film fans have a pair of new titles to choose from, 2012 finally gets a decent video game, and The Chemical Brothers turn your local multiplex into a rave.
  6. Music Monday: New Releases, Tours, and Music News

    Music Monday: New Releases, Tours, and Music News Image
    Published: January 23, 2012
    In our weekly column, get a concise recap of last week's music news and a look ahead to this week's new album releases and TV appearances. Plus, watch the week's best new music videos and get links to stream dozens of just-released songs and albums.
  7. 2012 Music Preview: What to Expect in the Year Ahead

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    Published: January 19, 2012
    Our look ahead to the year's most anticipated music includes nearly 100 artists who will (or are likely to) release new albums in 2012.
  8. Music Monday: New Releases, Tours, and Music News

    Music Monday: New Releases, Tours, and Music News Image
    Published: January 16, 2012
    In our weekly column, get a concise recap of last week's music news and a look ahead to this week's new album releases and TV appearances. Plus, watch the week's best new music videos and get links to stream dozens of just-released songs and albums.
  9. Metacritic Users Pick the Best of 2011

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    Published: January 9, 2012
    The results are in! We've tallied your votes for the best movie, TV show, video game, album, and song of 2011. Find out which titles our users preferred inside...
  10. The Best Albums of 2011

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    Published: December 30, 2011
    We reveal our official list of the best-reviewed albums of 2011. Plus, get links to stream virtually all of our top albums, find out which LPs our users preferred, and see which 2011 releases scored the lowest with critics.
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