Album Releases by User Score

Majenta 901.

Majenta

by Jimmy Edgar
December 4, 2012
Sexual themes continue to dominate the third release for the Detroit producer/photographer/electronic artist.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
tbd
Roses 902.

Roses

by The Cranberries
February 28, 2012
Stephen Street produces the first album for the Irish rock band since 2001's Wake Up and Smell the Coffee.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
7.7
Lightning 903.

Lightning

by Matt & Kim
October 2, 2012
The fourth release for Brooklyn duo was self-produced and recorded in their former apartment in New York.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
7.0
Born Villain 904.

Born Villain

by Marilyn Manson
May 1, 2012
The eighth studio album from Marilyn Manson was produced with Chris Vrenna.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
7.6
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by Deadmau5
September 25, 2012
The latest release from the Canadian electronic producer features guest appearances from Cypress Hill, Wolfgang Gartner, Imogen Heap, Chris James, and Gerard Way of My Chemical Romance.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
7.5
Ways To Forget 906.

Ways To Forget

by Clock Opera
April 23, 2012
The debut full-length album for the British synth-pop band led by producer Guy Connelly.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
7.8
Form & Control 907.

Form & Control

by The Phenomenal Handclap Band
February 14, 2012
This is the second studio full-length album for the New York collective.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
tbd
Mondo 908.

Mondo

by Electric Guest
April 24, 2012
The debut full-length album for the Los Angeles-based indie duo of Asa Taccone (co-writer/producer of "Dick in a Box") and Matthew Compton was produced by Danger Mouse.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
8.4
The  Duke 909.

The Duke

by Joe Jackson
June 26, 2012
Joe Jackson tribute album to Duke Ellington includes guest appearances by such artists as Iggy Pop, Sharon Jones, Regina Carter, ?uestlove, Christian McBride, and Steve Vai.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
tbd
Lateness of the Hour 910.

Lateness of the Hour

by Alex Clare
May 8, 2012
The debut album for the British singer-songwriter was produced by Diplo and Switch.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
6.8
Luciano Berio: Laborintus II 911.

Luciano Berio: Laborintus II

by Mike Patton
July 24, 2012
Mike Patton's latest solo album is a tribute to Luciano Berio's Laborintus II, created in 1965 to celebrate the 700th anniversary of the birth of Dante's Alighieri.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
tbd
Better Living 912.

Better Living

by Flats
July 31, 2012
The debut album for the British rock band led by Dan Devine includes influences from heavy metal and hard rock bands.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
tbd
New Life 913.

New Life

by Monica
April 10, 2012
The seventh album for the R&B singer features guest appearances from Brandy, Mary J. Blige, and Wale.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
4.1
Fallen Empires 914.

Fallen Empires

by Snow Patrol
January 10, 2012
The sixth album for the Northern Ireland alternative rock band was recorded in California and features Lissie, R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe, and Queens Of The Stone Age guitarist, Troy Van Leeuwen as guests.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
8.2
Analog Man 915.

Analog Man

by Joe Walsh
June 5, 2012
Jeff Lynne produced the first solo album in over 20 years from The Eagles' Joe Walsh.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
8.0
18 Months 916.

18 Months

by Calvin Harris
October 30, 2012
The third full-length release from the Scottish producer includes already released hit singles from Rihanna, Kelis, and Ne-Yo, as well as new tracks featuring guest artists such as Florence Welch, Dizzee Rascal, Ellie Goulding, Tinie Tempah, and Example.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
7.3
The Spirit Indestructible 917.

The Spirit Indestructible

by Nelly Furtado
September 18, 2012
Furtado's first album after a six-year absence, The Spirit Indestructible was produced by Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins and features a cameo appearance by Nas.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
7.1
North 918.

North

by Matchbox Twenty
September 4, 2012
The alternative rock band returns with its first full-length studio album in ten years.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
8.2
YOKOKIMTHURSTON 919.

YOKOKIMTHURSTON

by YOKOKIMTHURSTON
September 25, 2012
Yoko Ono collaborates with Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon and Thurston Moore on this avant-garde release.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
4.5
Ten$ion 920.

Ten$ion

by Die Antwoord
February 7, 2012
The South African trio releases its second studio album on its own label, Zef Recordz, after leaving Interscope over the direction of its music.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
5.9
Electra Heart 921.

Electra Heart

by Marina and the Diamonds
July 10, 2012
The second album for Marina and the Diamonds includes production from Greg Kurstin, Rick Nowels, Dr Luke, and Liam Howe.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
8.6
Weapons 922.

Weapons

by Lostprophets
June 19, 2012
The fifth studio album for the Welsh hard rock band was produced by Ken Andrews.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
6.0
O.N.I.F.C. 923.

O.N.I.F.C.

by Wiz Khalifa
December 4, 2012
2 Chainz, Cam'ron, Juicy J, Courtney Noelle, Pharrell, and The Weeknd guest on the second release on Atlantic Records from the Pittsburgh rapper.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
5.2
Scars & Stories 924.

Scars & Stories

by The Fray
February 7, 2012
The third full-length album for the Colorado alternative rock band was produced by Brendan O'Brien.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
8.1
Lotus 925.

Lotus

by Christina Aguilera
November 13, 2012
Cee Lo Green and Blake Shelton, co-judges on The Voice guest on the pop singer's latest studio release that also includes production from Alex da Kid, Jayson DeZuzio, Max Martin, and Shellback.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
7.4
The Temper Trap 926.

The Temper Trap

by The Temper Trap
June 5, 2012
The second full-length album from the Australian indie rock band was produced by Tony Hoffer.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
6.9
Purple Naked Ladies 927.

Purple Naked Ladies

by The Internet
January 31, 2012
The debut disc for the duo of Odd Future DJ Syd tha Kid and Matt Martians incorporates jazz, hip-hop, and R&B.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
6.9
Medicine 928.

Medicine

by Pop Levi
November 13, 2012
This is the third solo album for Jonathan Levi as Pop Levi.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
tbd
Based on a T.R.U. Story 929.

Based on a T.R.U. Story

by 2 Chainz
August 14, 2012
The Georgia rapper formerly known as Tity Boi releases his debut album on Def Jam and it features guest appearances from Drake, John Legend, Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Mike Posner, Scarface, The-Dream, and Kanye West.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
4.8
All Our Favourite Stories 930.

All Our Favourite Stories

by Dog Is Dead
October 8, 2012
This is the debut full-length release for the Nottingham indie pop quintet.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
tbd
Electronic Earth 931.

Electronic Earth

by Labrinth
April 2, 2012
Emeli Sandé and Tinie Tempah appear as guests on the debut release from producer Timothy McKenzie.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
5.9
Havoc and Bright Lights 932.

Havoc and Bright Lights

by Alanis Morissette
August 28, 2012
The first album in four years for the Canadian singer-songwriter was produced by Guy Sigsworth and Joe Chiccarelli .
Metascore:
55
User Score:
7.1
Wild Ones 933.

Wild Ones

by Flo Rida
July 3, 2012
The latest album from the rapper Flo Rida features guest appearances by Georgi Kay, LMFAO, Sia, and Jennifer Lopez.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
2.5
Overexposed 934.

Overexposed

by Maroon 5
June 26, 2012
The fourth full-length studio album for the rock pop band led by Adam Levine includes production from Benny Blanco, Max Martin, J.R. Rotem, Shellback, Ryan Tedder, Brian West, and a guest appearance by rapper Wiz Khalifa.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
5.2
Look to the Sky 935.

Look to the Sky

by James Iha
September 17, 2012
Karen O, Tinted Windows bandmate Adam Schlesinger, Television guitarist Tom Verlaine, the Cardigans' Nina Persson, Tegan and Sara's Sara Quin, and Yeah Yeah Yeahs' guitarist Nick Zinner are some of the gust musicians on the former Smashing Pumpkins guitarist's follow-up to his 1998 solo debut, Let it Come Down.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
tbd
Music From Another Dimension! 936.

Music From Another Dimension!

by Aerosmith
November 6, 2012
Carrie Underwood and Johnny Depp appear as guests on the rock band's first studio album of new music in 11 years.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
5.4
POP ETC 937.

POP ETC

by POP ETC
June 12, 2012
The debut album for the band previously known as the Morning Benders was produced by Andrew Dawson.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
4.7
The Midsummer Station 938.

The Midsummer Station

by Owl City
August 21, 2012
The fifth album for Adam Young features guest appearances from Carly Rae Jepsen and Blink-182's Mark Hoppus.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
4.9
Sounds from Nowheresville 939.

Sounds from Nowheresville

by The Ting Tings
March 13, 2012
The second album for the British duo was written on tour and recorded in Spain and Germany.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
6.3
Sticks + Stones 940.

Sticks + Stones

by Cher Lloyd
October 2, 2012
The debut release for the British singer/rapper who appeared on the 2010 UK version of the X Factor show was produced by RedOne. The US edition has two songs that are different than the UK 2011 release.
Metascore:
51
User Score:
5.1
Days Go By 941.

Days Go By

by The Offspring
June 26, 2012
The ninth full-length studio album for the punk rock band was produced by Bob Rock.
Metascore:
51
User Score:
6.9
Body Faucet 942.

Body Faucet

by Reptar
May 1, 2012
The full-length debut for the Athens, Georgia, indie rock band named after a character from the animated series Rugrats was produced by Ben H. Allen.
Metascore:
51
User Score:
8.0
Matricidal Sons Of Bitches 943.

Matricidal Sons Of Bitches

by Matthew Friedberger
October 30, 2012
The latest solo release from the Fiery Furnaces musician was inspired by the low-budget films made by smaller Hollywood studios between the 1920s and the 1950s.
Metascore:
50
User Score:
tbd
This Machine 944.

This Machine

by The Dandy Warhols
April 24, 2012
The eighth studio album for the alternative rock band The Dandy Warhols was produced with Jeremy Sherrer.
Metascore:
50
User Score:
6.0
WZRD 945.

WZRD

by WZRD
February 28, 2012
The debut album for the rock project from Kid Cudi and producer Dot da Genius features Empire of the Sun as special guests.
Metascore:
50
User Score:
7.1
Shape Shifter 946.

Shape Shifter

by Santana
May 15, 2012
The majority of the songs on Carlos Santana's first album on the Starfaith label is instrumental.
Metascore:
45
User Score:
tbd
Hell in a Handbasket 947.

Hell in a Handbasket

by Meat Loaf
March 13, 2012
The 12th album for rock singer/actor Meat Loaf was produced by Paul Crook and features guest appearances by Chuck D, Lil John, Mark McGrath, John Rich, and Patti Russo.
Metascore:
44
User Score:
3.5
Somethin' 'Bout Kreay 948.

Somethin' 'Bout Kreay

by Kreayshawn
September 17, 2012
The Oakland rapper's debut full-length studio release features such guest artists as 2 Chainz, Diplo, and Kid Cudi.
Metascore:
42
User Score:
6.9
Fortune 949.

Fortune

by Chris Brown
July 3, 2012
The fifth album for the R&B singer features guest appearances from Sabrina Antoinette, Big Sean, Nas, Kevin McCall, Sevyn, and Wiz Khalifa.
Metascore:
38
User Score:
3.4

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