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Ten Freedom Summers
99
1.

Ten Freedom Summers
by Wadada Leo Smith
May 22, 2012
The four-disc set from the jazz trumpeter was inspired by the Civil Rights Movement.
Metascore:
99
User Score:
4.1
On the Impossible Past
93
2.

On the Impossible Past
by The Menzingers
February 21, 2012
The third full-length release from the punk rock band from Pennsylvania is its first on Epitaph Records.
Metascore:
93
User Score:
8.0
Channel Orange
92
3.

Channel Orange
by Frank Ocean
July 17, 2012
Love and life in Los Angeles is the theme of the debut release on Def Jam for Frank Ocean, who earlier this month posted online the liner notes for this album describing a relationship he had with a man.
Metascore:
92
User Score:
8.8
Good Kid, M.A.A.D City
91
4.

Good Kid, M.A.A.D City
by Kendrick Lamar
October 22, 2012
The official major label debut studio album for the Compton rapper features guest appearances from Dr. Dre, Drake, Jay Rock, And MC Eiht.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
8.9
The Idler Wheel Is Wiser than the Driver of the Screw and Whipping Cords Will Serve You More than Ropes Will Ever Do
89
5.

The Idler Wheel Is Wiser than the Driver of the Screw and Whipping Cords Will Serve You More than Ropes Will Ever Do
by Fiona Apple
June 19, 2012
The singer-songwriter began recording her fourth studio album in secret in 2008 or 2009.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
8.8
Accelerando
88
6.

Accelerando
by Vijay Iyer Trio
March 13, 2012
The third album from pianist Vijay Iyer with bassist Stephen Crump and drummer Marcus Gilmore includes several original compositions as well as cover songs from jazz, disco, R&B, and electronic music.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
7.0
Lonerism
88
7.

Lonerism
by Tame Impala
October 9, 2012
The second release for the Perth, Australian band led by Kevin Parker was co-produce with Dave Fridmann.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
8.8
Crown and Treaty
88
8.

Crown and Treaty
by Sweet Billy Pilgrim
April 16, 2012
The third full-length release for the British rock band is its first since adding American Jana Carpenter to the group and winning a Mercury Prize for its 2009 album, Twice Born Men.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
tbd
All We Love We Leave Behind
88
9.

All We Love We Leave Behind
by Converge
October 9, 2012
This is the eigth studio release from the Boston metalcore band led by Kurt Ballou.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
8.6
Fetch
87
10.

Fetch
by Moritz von Oswald Trio
July 3, 2012
The four tracks combine elements from jazz and dub-techno with the help of guest artists Marc Muellbauer, Jonas Schoen, and Sebastian Studnitzky for the Moritz Von Oswald Trio's latest release.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
6.2
Music For the Quiet Hour/The Drawbar Organ EPs
87
11.

Music For the Quiet Hour/The Drawbar Organ EPs
by Shackleton
December 4, 2012
The box set contains three vinyl LPs featuring sounds made from an Italian drawbar organ and a CD with an hour of experimental electronic music featuring Vengeance Tenfold.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
7.2
The Seer
87
12.

The Seer
by Swans
August 28, 2012
The second full-length studio release for the Michael Gira project includes the 32-minute title track and guest appearances by Akron/Family), Karen O, Alan Sparhawk, and Mimi Parker of Low
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.5
World Music
87
13.

World Music
by Goat
August 20, 2012
This is their debut album for the seven-man collective hailing from the tiny village of Korpilombolo in northern Sweden.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
7.9
Bouger le Monde!
87
14.

Bouger le Monde!
by Staff Benda Bilili
September 4, 2012
The second album from the Congolese band with four paraplegic members sees the addition of a new drummer and lead guitarist.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
tbd
Book Burner
86
15.

Book Burner
by Pig Destroyer
October 22, 2012
The fifth full-length release for the Virginia grindcore/death metal band is its first with new drummer, Adam Jarvis.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
7.8
Young Man In America
86
16.

Young Man In America
by Anaïs Mitchell
February 28, 2012
The singer-songwriter scales back from her 20-track 2010 album Hadestown with 11 folk tunes on her fifth album.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.0
Life Is People
86
17.

Life Is People
by Bill Fay
August 20, 2012
The first new studio release from the British singer-songwriter in over 40 years was produced by Joshua Henry and features guest appearances by Wilco's Jeff Tweedy, Matt Armstrong, Matt Deighton, Mike Rowe, Ray Russell and Alan Rushton.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.1
Kaleidoscope Dream
86
18.

Kaleidoscope Dream
by Miguel
October 2, 2012
The second full-length release for the R&B singer includes six songs from two EPs released earlier in the year and features guest appearances from Alicia Keys and Wiz Khalifa.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.7
Luxury Problems
86
19.

Luxury Problems
by Andy Stott
November 6, 2012
After two EPs last year, the Manchester producer releases a full-length electronic release featuring the operatically trained vocalist Alison Skidmore.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.5
3 Pears
86
20.

3 Pears
by Dwight Yoakam
September 18, 2012
The first studio album in seven years for the country singer-songwriter features two songs produced by Beck and a song co-written with Robert Ritchie (aka Kid Rock).
Metascore:
86
User Score:
7.1
Koi No Yokan
86
21.

Koi No Yokan
by Deftones
November 13, 2012
The seventh studio release for the Sacramento alternative metal group was produced by Nick Raskulinecz.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.8
Shields
86
22.

Shields
by Grizzly Bear
September 18, 2012
The fourth album for the Brooklyn rock band was recorded in New York after a recordings session in Texas was largely scrapped.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.7
Locked Down
86
23.

Locked Down
by Dr. John
April 3, 2012
The latest album for Mac Rebennack, the multiple Grammy-winning singer-songwriter from New Orleans, was produced by Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.3
L'Enfant Sauvage
86
24.

L'Enfant Sauvage
by Gojira
June 26, 2012
The fifth album for the French metal band was co-produced with Josh Wilbur.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.7
Mermaid Avenue: The Complete Sessions
85
25.

Mermaid Avenue: The Complete Sessions
by Billy Bragg/Wilco
April 21, 2012
Woody Guthrie's daughter Nora contacted Billy Bragg about using some of the songs her father wrote in the 1940s. Bragg in turn, recruited the band Wilco to help complete the project. The Complete Sessions collects the two previously released volumes with a new third volume of songs, and a documentary about the creating the music to go with the folk legend's lyrics.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.0
Seasons of My Soul
85
26.

Seasons of My Soul
by Rumer
January 24, 2012
The debut release for British singer-songwriter was produced by Steve Brown.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
7.9
De Vermis Mysteriis
85
27.

De Vermis Mysteriis
by High on Fire
April 3, 2012
The concept album for the heavy metal band led by Matt Pike was produced by Kurt Ballou of Converge.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.7
Devotion
85
28.

Devotion
by Jessie Ware
August 20, 2012
The singer who began her career as a guest on SBTRKT and Joker's singles releases her debut full-length album.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.7
Old Ideas
85
29.

Old Ideas
by Leonard Cohen
January 31, 2012
The first new album from the Canadian singer-songwriter in eight years includes production work by Patrick Leonard, Ed Sanders, Dino Soldo, and Anjani Thomas.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.1
Celebration Day [Live]
85
30.

Celebration Day [Live]
by Led Zeppelin
November 19, 2012
The 2007 concert at London's O2 in honor of Atlantic Records founder Ahmet Ertegun featured the remaining original members of the British blues rock band along with Jason Bonham, son of the late John Bonham, on drums, as they performed together for the first time in over 30 years is finally released five years later.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.4
Big Inner
85
31.

Big Inner
by Matthew E. White
August 21, 2012
The music of the 1970s influences the debut release for the Richmond, Virginia-based singer-songwriter.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.6
Ode
85
32.

Ode
by Brad Mehldau Trio
March 20, 2012
The first studio release with the new jazz trio line-up of Mehldau, bassist Larry Grenadier, and drummer Jeff Ballard is an album of tributes to both real and fictional people.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
tbd
The Singles
85
33.

The Singles
by Goldfrapp
February 7, 2012
Two new songs are included on this collection of some of Goldfrapp's biggest singles.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.5
R.A.P. Music
85
34.

R.A.P. Music
by Killer Mike
May 15, 2012
The sixth album for Atlanta rapper Killer Mike was produced by El-P and includes guest appearances from Bun B, T.I., Scar, Emily Panic, and Trouble.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.6
Ocean Roar
85
35.

Ocean Roar
by Mount Eerie
September 4, 2012
The second release in 2012 from Phil Elverum as Mount Eerie is part of a two-album concept begun on Clear Moon.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.4
1991 [EP]
84
36.

1991 [EP]
by Azealia Banks
June 12, 2012
The debut four-track EP for the New York rapper includes dance elements.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.6
Cancer4Cure
84
37.

Cancer4Cure
by El-P
May 22, 2012
The third solo album for producer El-P features guest appearances by Danny Brown, Interpol’s Paul Banks, Islands' Nick Diamonds, and Killer Mike.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.5
Living for a Song: A Tribute to Hank Cochran
84
38.

Living for a Song: A Tribute to Hank Cochran
by Jamey Johnson
October 16, 2012
Elvis Costello, Ronnie Dunn, Merle Haggard, Emmylou Harris, Alison Krauss, Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson, and Leon Russell are some of the artists on Jamey Johnson's tribute to songwriter Hank Cochran.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
Heaven
84
39.

Heaven
by Rebecca Ferguson
May 29, 2012
Eg White helped co-write and produced a majority of the debut album for the X Factor (UK) 2010 finalist.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.7
Ghosts
84
40.

Ghosts
by Monolake
March 13, 2012
The darker eighth recording for Robert Henke is the second release in a planned trilogy of albums that began with 2009's Silence.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
Slaughterhouse
83
41.

Slaughterhouse
by Ty Segall Band
June 26, 2012
This is the first album Ty Segall has recorded with his touring band.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.8
Ekstasis
83
42.

Ekstasis
by Julia Holter
March 12, 2012
The second release from the Californian indie singer-songwriter has more of a pop feel than her 2011 debut, Tragedy.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.4
Celebration Rock
83
43.

Celebration Rock
by Japandroids
June 5, 2012
The Canadian garage rock duo's second full-length album includes a cover of The Gun Club's "For the Love of Ivy."
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.7
Harmonicraft
83
44.

Harmonicraft
by Torche
April 24, 2012
The third full-length album for the metal quartet from Miami was produced by the band's guitarist, Kurt Ballou.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.3
TNGHT [EP]
83
45.

TNGHT [EP]
by TNGHT
July 24, 2012
The five-track EP is the debut release from the collaboration between Hudson Mohawke and Lunice.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.7
The Odds
83
46.

The Odds
by The Evens
November 19, 2012
The third full-length release for the Washington DC punk duo of Amy Farina and Ian MacKaye is their first album in six years.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.9
Ugly
83
47.

Ugly
by Screaming Females
April 3, 2012
Steve Albini produced the fifth album for the New Jersey punk trio.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.0
We Rose from Your Bed with the Sun in Our Head [Live]
83
48.

We Rose from Your Bed with the Sun in Our Head [Live]
by Swans
May 29, 2012
Originally released as a limited 1,000 copy run, the live album features recordings from the band's 2010-11 tour for its 2010 release, My Father Will Guide Me up a Rope to the Sky.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.4
Tempest
83
49.

Tempest
by Bob Dylan
September 11, 2012
Produced by Jack Frost, the 35th studio album from the singer-songwriter was released in 2012, the 50th anniversary of his debut album.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.7
Control System
83
50.

Control System
by Ab-Soul
May 11, 2012
The rap album for the Black Hippy member is his debut full-length solo release on the Top Dawg Entertainment label.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.7
Blunderbuss
83
51.

Blunderbuss
by Jack White
April 24, 2012
With the end of The White Stripes, Jack White releases his debut solo album about love and relationships gone wrong.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.5
Until the Quiet Comes
83
52.

Until the Quiet Comes
by Flying Lotus
October 2, 2012
Erykah Badu, Laura Darlington, Niki Randa, Thundercat, and Thom Yorke guest on the fourth release for the California electronic producer.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.2
Open Your Heart
83
53.

Open Your Heart
by The Men
March 6, 2012
The third album from the Brooklyn quartet includes influences from country, psych, and rock music.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.8
Attack On Memory
83
54.

Attack On Memory
by Cloud Nothings
January 24, 2012
The second album for Cleveland's Cloud Nothings was produced by Steve Albini.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.7
Southern Air
83
55.

Southern Air
by Yellowcard
August 14, 2012
The eighth full-length release from the rock band led by Ryan Key and produced with Neal Avron features guest appearances from Alex Gaskarth of All Time Low, Tay Jardine of We Are The In Crowd, and Cassadee Pope of Hey Monday.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.6
Ill Manors
83
56.

Ill Manors
by Plan B
August 21, 2012
The third release for the British musician is a companion piece to the film he wrote and directed, also named Ill Manors.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.4
The Defenestration of St. Martin
83
57.

The Defenestration of St. Martin
by Martin Rossiter
December 3, 2012
The former lead singer of the Britpop band Gene returns with his debut solo album.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.9
Fear Fun
83
58.

Fear Fun
by Father John Misty
May 1, 2012
J. Tillman, the former drummer for Fleet Foxes releases his debut solo album as Father John Misty.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.3
Reloaded
83
59.

Reloaded
by Roc Marciano
November 13, 2012
The New York rapper produced ten of the 15 tracks on his second full-length solo album that also features production from The Alchemist, The Arch Druids, Q-Tip, and Ray West.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.2
Look Around the Corner
83
60.

Look Around the Corner
by Alice Russell
April 2, 2012
This is the first release of Latin soul with Alice Russell and Quantic.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
tbd
Twenty-Five for the Rest of Our Lives
83
61.

Twenty-Five for the Rest of Our Lives
by The Henry Clay People
June 26, 2012
This is the second full-length album for the Los Angeles rock band led by brothers Andy and Joey Siara.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
tbd
Angels of Darkness, Demons of Light, Vol. 2
83
62.

Angels of Darkness, Demons of Light, Vol. 2
by Earth
February 14, 2012
The second volume in the Angels of Darkness, Demons of Light series from the Seattle-based quartet led by Dylan Carlson comprises five songs.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.3
Sebenza
82
63.

Sebenza
by L.V.
September 18, 2012
The South African trio of Okmalumkoolkat, Ruffest, and Mathambo return with a follow-up to its 2011 debut, Routes.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.2
METZ
82
64.

METZ
by METZ
October 9, 2012
The debut full-length release for the Canadian hard rock band was recorded in a barn by Graham Walsh and Alexandre Bonenfant.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.7
Yellow & Green
82
65.

Yellow & Green
by Baroness
July 17, 2012
The third studio full-length release from the hard rock/metal band from Virginia was produced by John Congleton.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.3
Europe
82
66.

Europe
by Allo Darlin'
May 1, 2012
Simon Trought returns to produce the second album for the London-based indie pop band led by Elizabeth Morris.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.3
Les Voyages de l'ame
82
67.

Les Voyages de l'ame
by Alcest
January 31, 2012
The French black metal band led by Neige releases its third album.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.5
Quarter Turns Over a Living Line
82
68.

Quarter Turns Over a Living Line
by Raime
December 4, 2012
This is the debut full-length release from the British duo of Tom Halstead and Joe Andrews.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.6
Temple Beautiful
82
69.

Temple Beautiful
by Chuck Prophet
February 7, 2012
San Francisco, the hometown for the country rock singer-songwriter, was the inspiration behind Chuck Prophet's 10th studio album.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.6
America
82
70.

America
by Dan Deacon
August 28, 2012
The latest album from Dan Deacon is his first on Domino and was inspired by his travels across America and as an American in Europe.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.3
Theatre Is Evil
82
71.

Theatre Is Evil
by Amanda Palmer & the Grand Theft Orchestra
September 11, 2012
The third solo studio album for the former Dresden Doll singer is her first with her new band, The Grand Theft Orchestra and was recorded in Australia with producer John Congleton.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.0
Limbo
82
72.

Limbo
by Eric Copeland
July 24, 2012
The latest solo album from the Black Dice band member continues his experimental electronic sounds over six tracks.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
Sunken Condos
82
73.

Sunken Condos
by Donald Fagen
October 16, 2012
The fourth solo release for the Steely Dan frontman was co-produced with Michael Leonhart.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.1
Words & Music by Saint Etienne
82
74.

Words & Music by Saint Etienne
by Saint Etienne
May 29, 2012
The British electronic pop trio return after seven years to work with producers Ian Catt, Richard X, and Nick Coler on its eighth studio album.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.9
Field Report
82
75.

Field Report
by Field Report
September 11, 2012
Before the release of this debut solo album, Chris Porterfield was a member of DeYarmond Edison with Justin Vernon (aka Bon Iver) and Megafaun (Brad Cook, Phil Cook, and Joe Westerlund).
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.5
Mid Air
82
76.

Mid Air
by Paul Buchanan
November 6, 2012
The Blue Nile frontman's debut solo album is his first record in eight years.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
One Day I'm Going To Soar
82
77.

One Day I'm Going To Soar
by Dexys
June 4, 2012
Dexys Midnight Runners returns with the shortened name Dexys for its first studio album in 27 years.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.0
Cut the World [Live]
82
78.

Cut the World [Live]
by Antony and the Johnsons
August 7, 2012
Antony Hegarty and his band recorded live in Denmark with the Danish National Chamber Orchestra some of the songs from the group's four previous releases with new arrangements.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.3
Desertshore/The Final Report
82
79.

Desertshore/The Final Report
by X-TG
November 26, 2012
The two-disc set includes a reworking of the incomplete "reversion" of Nico's Desertshore album with guest vocalists taking over lead vocals from Genesis P-Orridge, who left Throbbing Gristle in 2007. The Final Report contains songs by Chris Carter, Peter Christopherson, and Cosey Fanni Tutti before Christopherson passed away in 2010.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
Honor Found In Decay
81
80.

Honor Found In Decay
by Neurosis
October 30, 2012
The tenth full-length studio album for the Oakland, California metal band was produced with Steve Albini.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.9
Banga
81
81.

Banga
by Patti Smith
June 5, 2012
Patti Smith's first album since 2004's Trampin' features guest appearances by her children Jesse and Jackson, Tom Verlaine, and Jack Petruzzelli.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.5
New Multitudes
81
82.

New Multitudes
by Jay Farrar/Will Johnson/Anders Parker/Yim Yames
February 28, 2012
Unreleased songs from folk legend Woody Guthrie are interpreted by Son Volt's Jay Farrar, Centro-matic's Will Johnson, Anders Parker, and My Morning Jacket's Jim James.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Tramp
81
83.

Tramp
by Sharon Van Etten
February 7, 2012
The third album for the singer-songwriter was produced by The National's Aaron Dessner, who also guests on the release with fellow band member Bryce Dessner, Julianna Barwick, Zach Condon of Beirut, Matt Barrick of The Walkmen, and Jenn Wasner of Wye Oak.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.6
Nashville, Vol. 1: Tear the Woodpile Down
81
84.

Nashville, Vol. 1: Tear the Woodpile Down
by Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives
April 24, 2012
The latest album from country singer Marty Stuart features his band, the Fabulous Superlatives and includes guest appearances by Hank Williams III and Lorrie Carter Bennett.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
R.I.P.
81
85.

R.I.P.
by Actress
April 24, 2012
Darren Cunningham's latest album as Actress was partially inspired by John Milton's Paradise Lost
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.4
Ohnomite
81
86.

Ohnomite
by Oh No
June 5, 2012
The latest solo album for producer/MC Oh No utilizes sound samples from the soundtracks of Rudy Ray Moore's blaxpoitation films.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.0
Researching the Blues
81
87.

Researching the Blues
by Redd Kross
August 7, 2012
The first release in over 15 years for the Los Angeles rock quartet was produced by band co-founder, Steven McDonald.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.5
Life is Good
81
88.

Life is Good
by Nas
July 17, 2012
Mary J. Blige, Anthony Hamilton, Miguel, Rick Ross, Swizz Beatz, and the late Amy Winehouse are guests on the tenth release for the rapper.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.4
The Violence
81
89.

The Violence
by Darren Hayman & the Long Parliament
November 5, 2012
The third and final part of the British singer-songwriter's Essex trilogy of albums is about the seventeenth century Essex Witch Trials.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Movement
81
90.

Movement
by Holly Herndon
November 13, 2012
Using a computer, the Tennessee-born musician manipulated her vocals to form her experimental electronic debut full-length release.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.2
Moms
81
91.

Moms
by Menomena
September 18, 2012
The fifth album for the indie rock band is its first as a duo (Justin Harris and Danny Seim) after the departure of Brent Knopf, who left to concentrate on his solo project, Ramona Falls.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.9
'Allelujah! Don't Bend! Ascend!
81
92.

'Allelujah! Don't Bend! Ascend!
by Godspeed You! Black Emperor
October 16, 2012
The fourth full-length studio release for the Canadian post-rock collective is its first album in a decade.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.7
Maraqopa
81
93.

Maraqopa
by Damien Jurado
February 20, 2012
Richard Swift, who worked on Damien Jurado's 2010 release, St. Bartlett, returns to produce on this live recorded album.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.9
The Money Store
81
94.

The Money Store
by Death Grips
April 24, 2012
The debut release on Epic for Death Grips is the first of two albums released this year by the Sacramento alternative rap trio.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.8
The Lion's Roar
81
95.

The Lion's Roar
by First Aid Kit
January 24, 2012
Mike Mogis produces the second album for the Swedish sisters.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.6
If...
81
96.

If...
by Bill Ryder-Jones
January 10, 2012
The debut solo album from the former lead guitarist of The Coral was written as a musical adaptation of Italo Calvino's 1979 novel, If on a Winter's Night a Traveler and features The London Philharmonic.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.6
Sentenced to Life
81
97.

Sentenced to Life
by Black Breath
March 26, 2012
The Seattle heavy metal band's second album was produced by Kurt Ballou.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Sing the Delta
81
98.

Sing the Delta
by Iris DeMent
October 2, 2012
The first release of original songs from the singer-songwriter in 16 years focuses on life on the Arkansas delta.
Metascore:
81
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Ask the Dust
81
99.

Ask the Dust
by Lorn
June 26, 2012
The second full-length electronic release from Marcos Ortega as Lorn and his first on the Ninja Tune label.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.7
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