Album Releases by User Score

Unorthodox Jukebox 601.

Unorthodox Jukebox

by Bruno Mars
December 11, 2012
The second full-length release for the singer-songwriiter/producer includes production by Jeff Bhasker, Diplo, Paul Epworth, Mark Ronson, The Smeezingtons, and Andrew Wyatt.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.0
Long Wave 602.

Long Wave

by Jeff Lynne
October 9, 2012
The ELO frontman releases a covers album of songs that inspired him, including Bobby Darin's "Beyond the Sea," Fain & Webster's "Love Is a Many Splendored Thing," Etta James' "At Last," Rodgers and Hammerstein's "If I Loved You," Rodgers & Hart's "Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered," and the Rolling Stones' "Mercy, Mercy."
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.5
Release Me 603.

Release Me

by Lyle Lovett
February 28, 2012
Lyle Lovett's final album with Curb Records features guest appearances from k.d. lang, Kat Edmonson, and Sara and Sean Watkins.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Soul is Heavy 604.

Soul is Heavy

by Nneka
February 28, 2012
The third album for the German-Nigerian singer features guest appearances from Black Thought of The Roots and Ms. Dynamite.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.4
Time Team 605.

Time Team

by Slugabed
May 15, 2012
This is the debut full-length album for British artist Greg Feldwick as Slugabed.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Eight 606.

Eight

by Deadbeat
September 11, 2012
Berlin-based Canadian Scott Monteith's eighth techno dub album as Deadbeat features guest appearances from Dandy Jack, Mathew Jonson, and Danuel Tate.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
In Time to Voices 607.

In Time to Voices

by Blood Red Shoes
July 24, 2012
The third album for the British duo was produced with Mike Crossey.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.2
Le Voyage dans la Lune (A Trip to the Moon) 608.

Le Voyage dans la Lune (A Trip to the Moon)

by Air
February 7, 2012
The French duo expand on the score they created for the restoration of Georges Melies' silent short film Le Voyage dans la Lune in this full-length soundtrack.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.9
The Ghost in Daylight 609.

The Ghost in Daylight

by Gravenhurst
May 1, 2012
Nick Talbot's fourth album on Warp sees the singer-songwriter moving back to a more folk-based sound.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
The  Lion the Beast the Beat 610.

The Lion the Beast the Beat

by Grace Potter and the Nocturnals
June 12, 2012
The fourth album for the band was produced by Jim Scott and includes several tracks written by Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
6.4
Space Ducks 611.

Space Ducks

by Daniel Johnston
April 17, 2012
The soundtrack to the singer-songwriter's comic book of the same name released at SXSW in 2012 features songs by Deer Tick, Eleanor Friedberger, Fruit Bats, Lavender Diamond, and Unknown Mortal Orchestra.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
U&I 612.

U&I

by Leila
January 24, 2012
The fourth album for the electronic producer/artist who has worked with Bjork features Mt. Sims.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Shallow Bed 613.

Shallow Bed

by Dry the River
April 17, 2012
The debut album for the folk-rock band led by Norwegian singer Peter Liddle was produced by Peter Katis.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.5
Silfra 614.

Silfra

by Hilary Hahn
May 22, 2012
American violinist Hilary Hahn improvised tracks with Hauschka (German pianist Volker Bertelmann) on this release recorded in Iceland.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
House on the Hill 615.

House on the Hill

by The Babies
November 13, 2012
The second full-length release for the indie rock band featuring Vivian Girls' Cassie Ramone and Woods' Kevin Morby was produced by Rob Barbato.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Go! Pop! Bang! 616.

Go! Pop! Bang!

by Rye Rye
May 15, 2012
The debut full-length release for the Baltimore club rapper features guest appearances by Akon, Robyn, Tyga, and Porcelain Black.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.3
Time Capsules II 617.

Time Capsules II

by Oberhofer
March 27, 2012
The full-length debut for Brad Oberhofer was produced by Steve Lillywhite.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.3
These Walls of Mine 618.

These Walls of Mine

by Peter Broderick
October 22, 2012
The experimental release sees the musician mixing various pieces of his own voice rapping, talking, and singing with music.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Reckon 619.

Reckon

by Jason Collett
September 25, 2012
Better known for his work with Broken Social Scene, Jason Collett's latest solo album was influenced by the economic crisis.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
In Limbo 620.

In Limbo

by TEEN
August 28, 2012
This is the debut full-length release for the Brooklyn band formed by former Here We Go Magic keyboardist Teeny Lieberson with her friend, Jane Herships and Teeny's sisters, Katherine and Lizzie.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Into the Diamond Sun 621.

Into the Diamond Sun

by Stealing Sheep
August 20, 2012
This is the debut album from the Liverpool trio.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Diluvia 622.

Diluvia

by Freelance Whales
October 9, 2012
The second release for the indie pop quintet from New York was produced by Shane Stoneback.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.2
Maybach Music Group Presents: Self Made, Vol. 2 623.

Maybach Music Group Presents: Self Made, Vol. 2

by Various Artists
June 26, 2012
The second volume of the rap release from the Maybach Music Group features tracks with Rick Ross, Wale, Meek Mill, T.I., Nas, Stalley, Omarion, Wiz Khalifa, and T-Pain.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
6.7
Rad Times Xpress IV 624.

Rad Times Xpress IV

by Black Bananas
January 31, 2012
Jennifer Herrema returns with RTX's Nadav Eisenman, Brian Mckinley, Kurt Midness, and Jaimo Welch under the name Black Bananas.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Mad Love 625.

Mad Love

by Cheval Sombre
October 29, 2012
Pete Kember returns as producer on Christopher Porpora's album based on letters from an schizophrenic to her husband while she was in a German asylum.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
The North 626.

The North

by Stars
September 4, 2012
The sixth full-length album for the Canadian indie rock band was produced with Graham Lessard and Marcus Paquin.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.6
Vol. 1 627.

Vol. 1

by Jeff Graupner
May 22, 2012
Singer-songwriter Colin Caulfield's second full-length album and his first with a full band was produced by John McEntire of the Sea and Cake.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Best Behavior 628.

Best Behavior

by Dinowalrus
March 6, 2012
The Brooklyn trio blend dance and indie rock music together for a 1980s feel on its second album.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Former Lives 629.

Former Lives

by Benjamin Gibbard
October 16, 2012
The debut solo release for the Death Cab For Cutie singer under his name (he released a solo album under the name All-Time Quarterback! in 1999) features a duet with Aimee Mann.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
6.8
Manifest! 630.

Manifest!

by Friends
June 5, 2012
The debut full-length release from the Brooklyn indie pop band led by Samantha Urbani and Lesley Hann.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Mirrorwriting 631.

Mirrorwriting

by Jamie Woon
January 31, 2012
The debut full-length album for the British R&B singer who graduated from the same infamous Brit School as Adele and Amy Winehouse was produced with Will Bevan (aka Burial) and Royce Wood, Jr.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.1
Acousmatic Sorcery 632.

Acousmatic Sorcery

by Willis Earl Beal
April 3, 2012
The Chicago-based singer-songwriter's debut album is the first release from Hot Charity, an imprint of XL Recordings.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
6.0
Human Again 633.

Human Again

by Ingrid Michaelson
January 24, 2012
Producer David Kahne worked on the singer-songwriter's fifth album.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
6.4
Sequitur 634.

Sequitur

by Steve Hauschildt
November 13, 2012
The second solo release from the Emeralds' Steve Hauschildt was recorded with nearly 20 different instruments.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Dry Land is Not a Myth 635.

Dry Land is Not a Myth

by White Arrows
June 19, 2012
The debut full-length release for the Los Angeles five-piece includes influences from rock, electronic, and world music.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
A  World Out of Time 636.

A World Out of Time

by Eternal Tapestry
November 13, 2012
The second release in 2012 for the Portland psychedelic rock band was recorded in its entirety instead of select tracks from hours of recording sessions.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Busting Visions 637.

Busting Visions

by Zeus
March 26, 2012
This is the second album from the Canadian indie rock band led by Broken Social Scene singer-songwriter Jason Collett.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
The Salesman and the Shark 638.

The Salesman and the Shark

by Sean Rowe
August 28, 2012
The third release for the singer-songwriter was produced by Woody Jackson and features guest vocals by Inara George, Petra Haden, and Isobel Campbell.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Welcome To: Our House 639.

Welcome To: Our House

by Slaughterhouse
August 28, 2012
The second full-length release from the rap supergroup features guest appearances from Eminem, Busta Rhymes, Skylar Grey, Cee-Lo Green, and Swizz Beatz.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.8
Island Fire 640.

Island Fire

by Gemma Ray
May 29, 2012
The fourth album for the British pop singer was written while she was sidelined in Australia by Icelandic ash in 2010.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Songs 641.

Songs

by Rusko
March 27, 2012
The second album from dubstep producer/DJ Christopher Mercer, aka Rusko, features influences from pop, R&B, house, reggae, dancehall, and garage music.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Food & Liquor, Vol. 2: the Great American Rap Album, Pt. 1 642.

Food & Liquor, Vol. 2: the Great American Rap Album, Pt. 1

by Lupe Fiasco
September 25, 2012
Lupe Fiasco's third album was self-produced and features guest appearances by Bilal, Casey Benjamin, Guy Sebastian, Jane $$$, Jason Evigan, and Poo Bear.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.2
Queen of the Wave 643.

Queen of the Wave

by Pepe Deluxe
January 31, 2012
The fourth album for the duo from Finland is based on a 19th-century novel about Atlantis.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.4
Young Hunger 644.

Young Hunger

by Chad Valley
October 30, 2012
Active Child, El Perro Del Mar, Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs, and Twin Shadow are some of the guests on the Jonquil frontman's solo full-length debut.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
For the Good Times 645.

For the Good Times

by The Little Willies
January 10, 2012
The Little Willies with Norah Jones on vocals and piano return with their second disc of country covers song by such artists as Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Cal Martin, Scotty Wiseman, Dangerous Curves, and Lefty Frizzell.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
E Volo Love 646.

E Volo Love

by François & the Atlas Mountains
February 14, 2012
The fourth album for the Bristol, England-based indie pop band led by Frenchman Francois Marry is its first on the Domino label.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Clear Heart Full Eyes 647.

Clear Heart Full Eyes

by Craig Finn
January 24, 2012
The debut solo album of The Hold Steady's Craig Finn includes elements of country music.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.0
Pretty Ugly 648.

Pretty Ugly

by DVA
March 19, 2012
The debut album from Leon "Scratcha DVA" Smart features guest appearances by Natalie Maddix, Muhsinah, A.L. Zaki Ibrahim, Vikter Duplaix, Fatima, and Cornelia.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Ghostory 649.

Ghostory

by School of Seven Bells
February 28, 2012
The third album for the dream pop group is its first without Claudia Deheza and it tells a story about the ghosts that surround a girl named Lafaye.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.0
Girl on Fire 650.

Girl on Fire

by Alicia Keys
November 27, 2012
The fifth release for the R&B singer features co-written with such artists as Babyface, Gary Clark Jr., Dr. Dre, John Legend, Bruno Mars, Frank Ocean, and Emeli Sandé.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.6
The Inner Mansions 651.

The Inner Mansions

by Teen Daze
November 6, 2012
This is the second release in 2012 for the Canadian electronic artist, Matt Halversen.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Pre Language 652.

Pre Language

by Disappears
February 28, 2012
The third album for the Chicago indie rock band is the first with Sonic Youth drummer Steve Shelly.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Point of Go 653.

Point of Go

by Jonquil
February 21, 2012
Jonquil's third album sees the band downsized to a quartet with three members leaving to form the band Trophy Wife.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Tempest 654.

Tempest

by Tussle
October 16, 2012
This is the fourth release for the instrumental rock band led by Nathan Burazer.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
MU.ZZ.LE 655.

MU.ZZ.LE

by Gonjasufi
January 24, 2012
The fourth album for the Las Vegas-based artist only runs 25 minutes long.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Making Mirrors 656.

Making Mirrors

by Gotye
January 31, 2012
Kimbra guests on the single "Somebody That I Used To Know" from the first album in five years from the Belgian-Australian Wally De Backer as Gotye.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.2
Cynic's New Year 657.

Cynic's New Year

by Horse Feathers
April 17, 2012
The fourth album for the indie folk band led by Justin Ringle was produced by Skyler Norwood.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
The Stars Are Indifferent to Astronomy 658.

The Stars Are Indifferent to Astronomy

by Nada Surf
January 24, 2012
This is the seventh studio release for the New York alternative rock band led by Matthew Caws.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.1
The Origin of Love 659.

The Origin of Love

by Mika
October 16, 2012
The third full-length studio release for the British pop singer features guest appearances by Priscilla Renea and Pharrell Williams.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.3
Mouseman Cloud 660.

Mouseman Cloud

by Robert Pollard
March 20, 2012
Robert Pollard follows his Guided By Voices' album with his latest solo album produced by Todd Tobias.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Clay Class 661.

Clay Class

by Prinzhorn Dance School
January 31, 2012
Tobin Prinz and Suzi Horn's follow-up to their self-titled debut continues their sparse indie rock sound.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Longtime Companion 662.

Longtime Companion

by Sonny & the Sunsets
June 26, 2012
The latest release for the band led by Sonny Smith is an album of songs influenced by country music and Smith's break up with his girlfriend of ten years.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Butter 663.

Butter

by Turbo Fruits
September 11, 2012
The third album from the Nashville, Tennessee rock quartet led by Jonas Stein was produced by Jim Eno of Spoon.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Strapped 664.

Strapped

by The Soft Pack
September 25, 2012
The southern Californian indie rock quartet releases its follow-up to its self-titled debut.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
The Search Engine 665.

The Search Engine

by DJ Food
February 7, 2012
Strictly Kev releases the first full-length DJ Food release in more than 10 years.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Halcyon 666.

Halcyon

by Ellie Goulding
October 9, 2012
The second release for the British pop singer was produced by Jim Eliot.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.7
Occupied With the Unspoken 667.

Occupied With the Unspoken

by Golden Retriever
July 24, 2012
This is the second full-length release for the experimental instrumental electronic duo of Matt Carlson of Parenthetical Girls and Jonathan Sielaff, who also was in the Parenthetical Girls as well as the band AU.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Neck of the Woods 668.

Neck of the Woods

by Silversun Pickups
May 8, 2012
The third studio album for the Los Angeles-based alt-rock band was produced by Jacknife Lee.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.4
Worship 669.

Worship

by A Place to Bury Strangers
June 26, 2012
The third album is its first full-length on the Dead Oceans label and was self-produced.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.5
Little Broken Hearts 670.

Little Broken Hearts

by Norah Jones
May 1, 2012
The fifth solo album for Grammy-winning singer was produced and co-written by Danger Mouse.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.2
Dreams and Nightmares 671.

Dreams and Nightmares

by Meek Mill
October 30, 2012
After a number of well-received mixtapes, the Philadelphia rapper releases his debut full-length studio album featuring guest appearances by Mary J. Blige, Drake, Kirko Bangz, John Legend, Louie V, Nas, Rick Ross, Trey Songz, and Wale.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
6.3
Carry Me Back 672.

Carry Me Back

by Old Crow Medicine Show
July 17, 2012
Ted Hutt produced the fourth release for the Americana band that welcomes back Critter Fuqua and features final appearances of Willie Watson, who parted with the band in January 2012.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
6.6
Modeselektor Proudly Presents Modeselektion, Vol. 2 673.

Modeselektor Proudly Presents Modeselektion, Vol. 2

by Modeselektor
July 3, 2012
The Berlin-based duo's latest release is 18 tracks of experimental electronic music from such artists as Addison Groove, Clark, Lazer Sword, Martyn, Monolake, Phon.o, and Prefuse 73.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
The General Strike 674.

The General Strike

by Anti-Flag
March 20, 2012
Political themes continue to influence the latest album from the punk rock band from Pennsylvania.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
6.5
Anastasis 675.

Anastasis

by Dead Can Dance
August 14, 2012
The Australian duo of Lisa Gerrard and Brendan Perry return with their first album since 1996's Spiritchaser.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.4
Maybe Today, Maybe Tomorrow 676.

Maybe Today, Maybe Tomorrow

by We Are the Ocean
September 18, 2012
The British rock quartet's third full-length album was produced by Pete Miles and is its first without Dan Brown, who left performing to manage the band.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Attractive Sin 677.

Attractive Sin

by Parallel Thought
June 19, 2012
Del the Funky Homosapien's latest album features his collaboration with the with New Jersey producers, Parallel Thought.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Rework: Philip Glass Remixed 678.

Rework: Philip Glass Remixed

by Various Artists
October 23, 2012
Beck and Philip Glass worked together on this collection of remixes of the composers songs by such artists as Tyondai Braxton, Peter Broderick, Cornelius, Dan Deacon, Johan Johannsson, Memory Tapes, Pantha du Prince, and Amon Tobin.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
SSSS 679.

SSSS

by VCMG
March 13, 2012
Ssss is the debut electronic release from Depeche Mode's Vince Clarke and Martin Gore. They last worked together on 1981's Speak & Spell, after which Clarke left to form Yazoo (Yaz in the US).
Metascore:
69
User Score:
6.4
Unpatterns 680.

Unpatterns

by Simian Mobile Disco
May 29, 2012
James Ford and Jas Shaw's third studio album as Simian Mobile Disco is a mix of house and techno electronic music.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.3
Given to the Wild 681.

Given to the Wild

by The Maccabees
January 9, 2012
The third album for the British indie rock band was recorded over two sessions with producers Tim Goldsworthy, Bruno Ellingham, and Jag Jago.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.6
Wu Block 682.

Wu Block

by Wu Block
November 27, 2012
The collaboration between Ghostface Killah and Sheek Louch features guest appearances by Cappadonna, Erykah Badu, as well as members of Wu-Tang (GZA, Inspectah Deck, Masta Killa, Method Man, Raekwon) and The Lox/D-Block (Styles P and Jadakiss).
Metascore:
69
User Score:
5.4
Elemental Themes 683.

Elemental Themes

by Chrome Canyon
October 9, 2012
Morgan Z's debut release is an instrumental album of music inspired by electronic film scores of the past.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Which Side Are You On? 684.

Which Side Are You On?

by Ani DiFranco
January 16, 2012
Pete Seeger guests on DiFrancho's cover of his song Which Side Are You On? on her 16th studio album.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
5.5
Lex Hives 685.

Lex Hives

by The Hives
June 5, 2012
The fifth album for the Swedish garage rock band was self-produced.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.3
Here We Are 686.

Here We Are

by Citizens
June 12, 2012
The debut album for the British indie rock band was produced by Franz Ferdinand's Alex Kapranos.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Delta Spirit 687.

Delta Spirit

by Delta Spirit
March 13, 2012
The third full-length album for the rock band from San Diego was produced by Chris Coady and recorded in a converted church in Woodstock, New York.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.4
In Ghostlike Fading 688.

In Ghostlike Fading

by My Best Fiend
February 20, 2012
The debut album for the Brooklyn indie rock quintet was co-produced by Matt Boynton.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Mostly No 689.

Mostly No

by Milk Maid
June 26, 2012
The second album for the band led by Martin Cohen was recorded at his house.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
In the Belly of the Brazen Bull 690.

In the Belly of the Brazen Bull

by The Cribs
May 15, 2012
Dave Fridmann and Steve Albini helped produce the fifth studio album for the British indie rock band that returns as a trio after Johnny Marr left to pursue his own solo work.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.9
A Sleep & a Forgetting 691.

A Sleep & a Forgetting

by Islands
February 14, 2012
The fourth album for the Canadian pop-rock band was written while singer Nicholas Thorburn was recovering from a breakup in Los Angeles.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
6.7
Mysterious Phonk: The Chronicles of Spaceghostpurrp 692.

Mysterious Phonk: The Chronicles of Spaceghostpurrp

by SpaceGhostPurrp
June 12, 2012
The debut full-length studio album for the Miami-based producer/rapper who also worked with A$AP Rocky and Wiz Khalifa, contains new material and re-recorded tracks from his mixtapes.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.1
Sweet Sour 693.

Sweet Sour

by Band of Skulls
February 14, 2012
The second studio album for the British rock trio was produced by Ian Davenport.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.3

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