Album Releases by User Score

Home Again 501.

Home Again

by Michael Kiwanuka
July 17, 2012
The British soul singer's debut full-length album was produced by Paul Butler.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.3
The Flaming Lips and Heady Fwends 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.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.0
Born to Sing: No Plan B 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.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
The National Health 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.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.0
Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded--the Re-Up 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.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.3
Information Retrieved 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.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.3
God of the Serengeti 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.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.2
Palindrome Hunches 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.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors 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.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.6
Family Perfume, Vol. 1 510.

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.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Urban Turban: The Singhles Club 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.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Voice of Ages 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.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Stars and Satellites 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.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.5
Mary's Voice 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.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
The  Carpenter 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.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.0
Valley Tangents 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.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Zeros 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.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.3
Oh No I Love You 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.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Oceania 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.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.9
Other People's Problems 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.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
6.7
Noctourniquet 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.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.2
Vows 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.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.2
Prisoner 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.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.2
Unknown Rooms: A Collection Of Acoustic Songs 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.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.6
Natural History 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.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Jimmy's Show 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.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
And Never Ending Nights 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.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Transverse 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.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Free Reign 529.

Free Reign

by Clinic
November 13, 2012
The seventh release from the British band was self-produced in Liverpool.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.5
Among the Leaves 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.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.5
Urstan 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.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Frying on This Rock 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.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Port of Morrow 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.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.8
Cobra Juicy 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.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.7
TRST 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.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.6
Handwritten 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.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.3
Weekends 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.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Both Lights 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.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Where It Hits You 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.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
The Politics of Envy 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.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Sic Alps 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.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Mixed Emotions 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.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.7
The Sister 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.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.3
The Dark Crawler 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.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Hot House 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.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
The Bloom and the Blight 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.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Beware and Be Grateful 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.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.4
Feel the Sound 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.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.0
Beak 2 549.

Beak 2

by Beak>
July 10, 2012
This is the second release for the side project of Portishead's Geoff Barrow.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Rooms Filled with Light 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.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.1
The Next Logical Progression 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.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Brain Pulse Music 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.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Uncaged 553.

Uncaged

by Zac Brown Band
July 10, 2012
Amos Lee and Trombone Shorty guest on the latest album from the country band.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.9
Buddy and Jim 554.

Buddy and Jim

by Jim Lauderdale
December 11, 2012
Buddy Miller and Jim Lauderdale recorded their debut country duet release in three days.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
One Second of Love 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.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
5.0
Synthetica 556.

Synthetica

by Metric
June 12, 2012
The fifth full-length album for indie rock band was produced by Metric's guitarist Jimmy Shaw.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.9
Warrior 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.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.1
Rocket Juice & the Moon 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.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
6.4
The  Keychain Collection 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.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Television of Saints 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.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.7
An Awesome Wave 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.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.5
Tracer 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.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
I Predict a Graceful Expulsion 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.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Simone Felice 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.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
100 Acres of Sycamore 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.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
6.8
Zoo 566.

Zoo

by Ceremony
March 5, 2012
This is the San Francisco Bay Area punk group's first album on the Matador label.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.5
Mohn 567.

Mohn

by Mohn
May 8, 2012
This is the nine-track debut electronic album from Wolfgang Voigt and Jörg Burger.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Go Fly a Kite 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.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.0
Internal Logic 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.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Holograms 570.

Holograms

by Holograms
July 10, 2012
This is the debut full-length release for the Swedish post-punk rock band.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Department of Disappearance 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.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.5
The OF Tape, Vol. 2 572.

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.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.8
I Will Set You Free 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.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Adventures in Your Own Backyard 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.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.0
Just To Feel Anything 575.

Just To Feel Anything

by Emeralds
November 6, 2012
The Cleveland electronic trio's latest release includes two tracks over eight minutes long.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
6.2
Oui Oui, Si Si, Ja Ja, Da Da 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.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
5.8
Bossalinis & Fooliyones 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.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Time's All Gone 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.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Fragrant World 579.

Fragrant World

by Yeasayer
August 21, 2012
The third release for the Brooklyn rock trio was self-produced.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.3
Circles 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.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.3
God Forgives, I Don't 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.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
6.2
Ufabulum 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.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.4
Presents...Here Come the Bombs 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.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.4
Home 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.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Heroes 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.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Safe Travels 586.

Safe Travels

by Jukebox the Ghost
June 12, 2012
The third album for the Brooklyn-based rock trio was produced by Dan Romer.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Mungodelics 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.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Boys Don't Cry 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.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.0
The 2nd Law 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.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.1
Exo 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.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Blown Away 591.

Blown Away

by Carrie Underwood
May 1, 2012
The fourth studio album for the Grammy-winning country singer was produced by Mark Bright.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
6.1
Transistor Rhythm 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.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Ester 593.

Ester

by Trailer Trash Tracys
February 7, 2012
The debut full-length release for the British quartet was self-recorded by the band.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Dub Egg 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.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
King Animal 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.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.1
The Black Session [Live] 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.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Dear... 597.

Dear...

by Keaton Henson
April 10, 2012
The debut album for the British singer-songwriter was recorded in his bedroom.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.4

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