Album Releases by User Score
501.
Home Again
by Michael Kiwanuka
July 17, 2012
The British soul singer's debut full-length album was produced by Paul Butler.
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502.
The Flaming Lips and Heady Fwends
by The Flaming Lips
June 26, 2012
The latest album from The Flaming Lips was originally released on Record Store Day and it includes collaborations with Erykah Badu, Biz Markie, Bon Iver, Nick Cave, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, Jim James of My Morning Jacket, Ke$ha, Chris Martin of Coldplay, Neon Indian, New Fumes, Yoko Ono, Prefuse 73, and Tame Impala.
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503.
Born to Sing: No Plan B
by Van Morrison
October 2, 2012
The 35th album for the Northern Irish singer-songwriter sees him returning to the Blue Note label, after several releases with Exile/Polydor and EMI.
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504.
The National Health
by Maxïmo Park
August 28, 2012
Political issues influenced the fourth album from the indie rock band and was produced by Gil Norton.
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505.
Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded--the Re-Up
by Nicki Minaj
November 19, 2012
The pop rapper reissues her second release with eight new tracks featuring guest appearances by Thomas Brinx, Cassie, Ciara, Lil Wayne, Parker, and Tyga.
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506.
Information Retrieved
by Pinback
October 16, 2012
This is the fifth full-length studio release for the San Diego indie rock band led by Zach Smith and Rob Crow.
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507.
God of the Serengeti
by Vinnie Paz
October 23, 2012
The second solo release for the Italian-American rapper features guest appearances from such artists as Immortal Technique, Kool G Rap, Mobb Deep, and Scarface.
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508.
Palindrome Hunches
by Neil Halstead
September 11, 2012
The third solo album for Mojave 3 singer was produced by Nick Holton and features members of Wallingford’s Band of Hope.
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509.
Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors
by Big Boi
December 11, 2012
The second solo release for the OutKast rapper features guest appearances from such artists as A$AP Rocky, B.o.B, Kid Cudi, Killer Mike, Little Dragon, Ludacris, Phantogram, Kelly Rowland, T.I., and Wavves.
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510.
Family Perfume, Vol. 1
by White Fence
April 3, 2012
The first volume of a planned two album release is the third full-length release for Tim Presley.
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511.
Urban Turban: The Singhles Club
by Cornershop
May 15, 2012
The latest album from the indie band led by Tjinder Singh features several tracks that were originally released through the band's website.
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512.
Voice of Ages
by The Chieftains
February 21, 2012
The 50th anniversary for The Chieftains sees the Irish folk group working with Bon Iver, Carolina Chocolate Drops, The Civil Wars, The Decemberists, Imelda May, Lisa Hannigan, The Low Anthem, Carlos Nunez, Paolo Nutini, Pistol Annies, Punch Brothers, and The Secret Sisters on the T-Bone Burnett/Paddy Moloney-produced album.
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513.
Stars and Satellites
by Trampled by Turtles
April 10, 2012
The sixth album for Minnesota group comprised of former punk and rock band members is full of acoustic guitars and bluegrass sounds.
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514.
Mary's Voice
by Music Tapes
September 4, 2012
This is the third full-length release for the indie-pop band led by Julian Koster.
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515.
The Carpenter
by The Avett Brothers
September 11, 2012
Rick Rubin returns to produce the seventh studio release for the indie folk-pop band.
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516.
Valley Tangents
by Blues Control
June 19, 2012
The latest release from the duo of Russ Waterhouse and Lea Cho is their first on the Drag City label.
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517.
Zeros
by The Soft Moon
October 30, 2012
This is the second full-length release for the San Francisco band led by Luis Vasquez.
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518.
Oh No I Love You
by Tim Burgess
October 1, 2012
The second solo album for The Charlatans singer was written with Lambchop's Kurt Wagner and produced by Mark Nevers.
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519.
Oceania
by The Smashing Pumpkins
June 19, 2012
The ninth studio album from the alternative rock band led Billy Corgan is part of The Smashing Pumpkins' Teargarden by Kaleidyscope concept album series.
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520.
Other People's Problems
by Breton
April 3, 2012
The group, named after surrealist Andre Breton and formed by filmmakers who created music for their work, releases its debut album.
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521.
Noctourniquet
by The Mars Volta
March 27, 2012
The sixth album for the progressive rock band is the first album without Isaiah "Ikey" Owens and John Frusciante.
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522.
Vows
by Kimbra
May 22, 2012
Jazz influences the debut full-length pop album from the New Zealand singer, who was featured in Gotye's single "Someone I Used To Know." It includes six new songs in addition to the tracks that appeared on the Australia/New Zealand release.
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523.
Prisoner
by The Jezabels
April 3, 2012
The debut full-length release for the Australian indie pop group was produced by Lachlan Mitchell and won the 2011 Australian Music Prize.
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524.
Unknown Rooms: A Collection Of Acoustic Songs
by Chelsea Wolfe
October 16, 2012
The debut acoustic folk release for the singer-songwriter was produced by Ben Chisholm.
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525.
Natural History
by Dope Body
May 22, 2012
The second full-length release for the Baltimore rock band was produced by J Robbins of The Office of Future Plans.
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526.
Jimmy's Show
by Jim Noir
September 17, 2012
This is the third full-length psychedelic pop release for Mancunian Alan Roberts as Jim Noir.
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527.
And Never Ending Nights
by Loops of Your Heart
January 31, 2012
Alex Willner's debut album for his solo project, Loops of Your Heart, features synth-based electronic music.
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528.
Transverse
by Carter Tutti Void
March 27, 2012
The album was a live recorded four-song set with Chris Carter and Cosey Fanni Tutti of Throbbing Gristle and Factory Floor guitarist Nik Coik at London's Roundhouse in 2011.
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529.
Free Reign
by Clinic
November 13, 2012
The seventh release from the British band was self-produced in Liverpool.
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530.
Among the Leaves
by Sun Kil Moon
May 29, 2012
The fifth full-length release for Sun Kil Moon contains 17 tracks of music made primarily on a nylon string guitar.
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531.
Urstan
by Mairi Morrison
March 26, 2012
Alasdair Roberts and Mairi Morrison collaborated on the album of traditional Gaelic songs for Ceol’s Craic, a Gaelic arts center in Glasgow.
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532.
Frying on This Rock
by White Hills
March 20, 2012
The third album on the Thrill Jockey label for the space rock band was produced by Martin Bisi.
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533.
Port of Morrow
by The Shins
March 20, 2012
James Mercer's label Aural Apothecary releases The Shins' first studio album in five years.
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534.
Cobra Juicy
by Black Moth Super Rainbow
October 23, 2012
The fifth full-length release for the five-piece experimental band was funded in part by a Kickstarter campaign.
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535.
TRST
by Trust
February 28, 2012
The Canadian duo of Robert Alfons and Austra's Maya Postepski offers a mix of synth-pop and goth on its debut release.
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536.
Handwritten
by The Gaslight Anthem
July 24, 2012
The fourth album for the New Jersey rock band is its first on the Mercury Label and was produced by Brendan O'Brien.
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537.
Weekends
by Pacific UV
January 31, 2012
The fourth studio album for the Athens, Georgia, indie pop band tells the story of someone using drugs to stop the pain he or she feels after the end of a relationship.
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538.
Both Lights
by Au
April 2, 2012
The third album for the Portland, Oregon, duo of Luke Wylands and Dan Valtka is the first on the Leaf Label.
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539.
Where It Hits You
by Jim White
February 21, 2012
Jim White's wife left him for another man while he was working on this album.
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540.
The Politics of Envy
by Mark Stewart
March 27, 2012
The eighth solo album for the Pop Group singer features guest appearances by Primal Scream, Factory Floor, Keith Levene of Clash, Richard Hell, Lee "Scratch" Perry, Gina Birch of The Raincoats, Tessa Pollitt of Slits, Douglas Hart of Jesus and Mary Chain, and Daddy G of Massive Attack.
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541.
Sic Alps
by Sic Alps
September 18, 2012
The fifth album for the San Francisco indie rock quartet is its first full-length on the Drag City label.
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542.
Mixed Emotions
by Tanlines
March 20, 2012
This is the full-length debut release for the Brooklyn-based duo of Eric Emm and Jesse Cohen.
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543.
The Sister
by Marissa Nadler
May 29, 2012
The latest release for the Boston singer-songwriter is said to be a continuation of her 2010 self-titled album.
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544.
The Dark Crawler
by Terror Danjah
October 16, 2012
The second full-length release for the grime artist features Kozzie, Meleka, Riko, Trim, MCs Deadly, Mayhem, and Saf-One as guest vocalists.
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545.
Hot House
by Gary Burton
September 4, 2012
Pianist Chick Corea and vibraphonist Gary Burton team up again on this album of pop and jazz cover songs.
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546.
The Bloom and the Blight
by Two Gallants
September 4, 2012
The fourth album for the San Francisco indie duo of Adam Stephens and Tyson Vogel was produced with John Congleton.
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547.
Beware and Be Grateful
by Maps & Atlases
April 17, 2012
Jason Cupp returns to produce the second album for the indie rock quartet from Chicago.
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548.
Feel the Sound
by Imperial Teen
January 31, 2012
The San Francisco indie band Imperial Teen returns to release its fifth studio album five years after its 2007 album, The Hair, The TV, The Baby & The Band.
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549.
Beak 2
by Beak>
July 10, 2012
This is the second release for the side project of Portishead's Geoff Barrow.
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550.
Rooms Filled with Light
by Fanfarlo
February 28, 2012
The British indie pop band incorporates more experimental textures and electronic instruments into its sophomore album produced by Ben Allen.
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551.
The Next Logical Progression
by Gift of Gab
March 27, 2012
The third solo album for the member of Blackalicious was co-produced with G Koop.
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552.
Brain Pulse Music
by Masaki Batoh
February 28, 2012
The latest album from Masaki Batoh, the singer for the band Ghost, includes sounds made from brain waves he records with his Brain Pulse Machine.
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553.
Uncaged
by Zac Brown Band
July 10, 2012
Amos Lee and Trombone Shorty guest on the latest album from the country band.
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554.
Buddy and Jim
by Jim Lauderdale
December 11, 2012
Buddy Miller and Jim Lauderdale recorded their debut country duet release in three days.
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555.
One Second of Love
by Nite Jewel
March 6, 2012
The latest album from Los Angeles singer-songwriter Ramona Gonzales is her first release on the Secretly Canadian label.
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556.
Synthetica
by Metric
June 12, 2012
The fifth full-length album for indie rock band was produced by Metric's guitarist Jimmy Shaw.
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557.
Warrior
by Ke$ha
December 4, 2012
Iggy Pop sings a duet on the second full-length release produced by Dr. Luke for the dance-pop singer.
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558.
Rocket Juice & the Moon
by Rocket Juice & the Moon
March 26, 2012
After much delay due to their other projects, Damon Albarn of Blur and Gorillaz, Red Hot Chili Peppers' Flea, and Tony Allen's super group formed in 2008 finally releases its debut album featuring guest appearances by Erykah Badu, Fatoumata Diawara, M.anifest, M3nsa, and Cheick Tidiane Seck.
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559.
The Keychain Collection
by Gang Colours
February 27, 2012
Will Ozanne's debut album as Gang Colours features a mix of downtempo and UK garage music.
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560.
Television of Saints
by Rocky Votolato
April 3, 2012
The self-released seventh solo album for the Seattle-based singer-songwriter was funded by fan donations.
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561.
An Awesome Wave
by Alt-J
September 18, 2012
This is the debut full-length album for the British quartet who met at Leeds University.
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562.
Tracer
by Teengirl Fantasy
August 21, 2012
The second full-length release for the electronic duo of Nick Weiss and Logan Takahashi features guest appearances by Kelela, Panda Bear, Laurel Halo, and Romanthony.
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563.
I Predict a Graceful Expulsion
by Cold Specks
May 22, 2012
The debut release for the Canadian-born, London, England-based singer-songwriter Al Spx was produced by Jim Anderson.
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564.
Simone Felice
by Simone Felice
April 10, 2012
This is the debut solo release for Simone Felice, singer for The Duke & The King and former member of The Felice Brothers.
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565.
100 Acres of Sycamore
by Fionn Regan
February 21, 2012
The Irish singer-songwriter returns to a more acoustic sound on his third full-length album.
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566.
Zoo
by Ceremony
March 5, 2012
This is the San Francisco Bay Area punk group's first album on the Matador label.
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567.
Mohn
by Mohn
May 8, 2012
This is the nine-track debut electronic album from Wolfgang Voigt and Jörg Burger.
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568.
Go Fly a Kite
by Ben Kweller
February 7, 2012
The fifth solo album for the Texas-based singer is his first on his own label, The Noise Company.
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569.
Internal Logic
by Grass Widow
May 29, 2012
The second full-length album from trio from San Francisco is its first on their own label.
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570.
Holograms
by Holograms
July 10, 2012
This is the debut full-length release for the Swedish post-punk rock band.
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571.
Department of Disappearance
by Jason Lytle
October 16, 2012
The latest solo album for the former frontman of Grandaddy was recorded at his home studio in Montana.
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572.
The OF Tape, Vol. 2
by Odd Future
March 20, 2012
The latest album from the Los Angeles hip-hop collective led by Tyler, The Creator includes all 11 members.
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573.
I Will Set You Free
by Barry Adamson
February 14, 2012
The former member of Magazine and Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds releases his 10th solo album.
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574.
Adventures in Your Own Backyard
by Patrick Watson
May 1, 2012
The fourth album for the Canadian indie band was recorded at Watson's home studio in Montreal.
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575.
Just To Feel Anything
by Emeralds
November 6, 2012
The Cleveland electronic trio's latest release includes two tracks over eight minutes long.
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576.
Oui Oui, Si Si, Ja Ja, Da Da
by Madness
November 13, 2012
This is the 10th studio album for the British ska band.
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577.
Bossalinis & Fooliyones
by Main Attrakionz
October 22, 2012
The official studio release for the Oakland, California rap duo of Squadda B and MondreMAN features guest appearances from DaVinci, Gucci Mane, Mon$ta, and Shady Blaze.
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578.
Time's All Gone
by Nick Waterhouse
April 30, 2012
The latest album for the Los Angeles-based singer was inspired by 1950s rock 'n' roll and R&B.
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579.
Fragrant World
by Yeasayer
August 21, 2012
The third release for the Brooklyn rock trio was self-produced.
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580.
Circles
by Moon Duo
October 2, 2012
The second full-length release from the San Francisco-based duo of Ripley Johnson and Sanae Yamada was inspired by Ralph Waldo Emerson's essay of the same name.
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581.
God Forgives, I Don't
by Rick Ross
July 31, 2012
The fifth studio album for the rapper features guest appearances by such artists as Andre 3000, Dr. Dre, Drake, Jay-Z, Meek Mill, Ne-Yo, Omarion, Usher, and Wale.
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582.
Ufabulum
by Squarepusher
May 15, 2012
Tom Jenkinson's latest album as Squarepusher returns to electronica with a release created with a visual component for his live shows.
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583.
Presents...Here Come the Bombs
by Gaz Coombes
May 21, 2012
The debut solo release for the lead singer of Supergrass was produced by Sam Williams.
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584.
Home
by Dierks Bentley
February 7, 2012
Dierks Bentley returns to traditional country music with his sixth studio album after giving bluegrass a try on his 2010 release, Up On The Ridge.
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585.
Heroes
by Willie Nelson
May 15, 2012
Willie Nelson's 66th studio album is a mix of classic songs, covers of rock songs, and originals by his son Lukas.
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586.
Safe Travels
by Jukebox the Ghost
June 12, 2012
The third album for the Brooklyn-based rock trio was produced by Dan Romer.
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587.
Mungodelics
by Mungolian Jet Set
August 21, 2012
The Norwegian electronic duo follow-up to their 2011 album Schlungs is a collection of original tracks and songs they remixed for other artists.
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588.
Boys Don't Cry
by Rumer
September 25, 2012
The second release from Rumer is a covers album of 1970s songs originally sung by such artists as Isaac Hayes, Bob Marley, Jimmy Webb, and Townes Van Zandt.
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589.
The 2nd Law
by Muse
October 2, 2012
The sixth album for the British rock band features bassist Chris Wolstenholme on lead vocals for two tracks he wrote.
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590.
Exo
by Gatekeeper
September 25, 2012
The New York industrial electronic duo of Aaron David Ross and Matthew Arkel releases their debut full-length on the Hippos In Tanks label.
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591.
Blown Away
by Carrie Underwood
May 1, 2012
The fourth studio album for the Grammy-winning country singer was produced by Mark Bright.
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592.
Transistor Rhythm
by Addison Groove
April 2, 2012
This is the debut full-length album for British juke producer Tony Williams under the Addison Groove name.
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593.
Ester
by Trailer Trash Tracys
February 7, 2012
The debut full-length release for the British quartet was self-recorded by the band.
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594.
Dub Egg
by The Young
May 8, 2012
This is the Austin band's second full-length release and its debut for Matador Records.
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595.
King Animal
by Soundgarden
November 13, 2012
The sixth studio album for the rock band led by Chris Cornell is its first release of new music in 16 years.
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596.
The Black Session [Live]
by Wire
February 14, 2012
The live album was recorded in Paris on May 10, 2011, and includes tracks from Red Barked Tree as well as songs from earlier releases.
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597.
Dear...
by Keaton Henson
April 10, 2012
The debut album for the British singer-songwriter was recorded in his bedroom.
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