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Double Jointer
69

Double Jointer
by Golden Triangle
March 2, 2010
The Brooklyn, New York-via-Memphis rock group releases its full-length debut produced by Chris Coady.
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69
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tbd
Scratch My Back
67

Scratch My Back
by Peter Gabriel
March 2, 2010
"Scratch My Back" is Peter Gabriel's first album in eight years--and the first in a series of releases--in which Gabriel covers the works of his favorite artists in exchange for his own collection of covers by those artists in the forthcoming album, "I'll Scratch Yours." The tracklist includes Arcade Fire's "My Body Is a Cage," Bon Iver's "Flume," David Bowie's "Heroes," Lou Reed's "The Power of the Heart," Paul Simon's "The Boy in the Bubble," and Radiohead's "Street Spirit (Fade Out)" to name a few.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
6.3
Permalight
64

Permalight
by Rogue Wave
March 2, 2010
Formed in Oakland, California by Zach Schwartz, the indie rock band releases its fourth full-length album and its first with Cameron Jasper who replaced Patrick Abernethy (who took over for Evan Farrell when he left the band in 2007) on bass.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.4
Fight Softly
71

Fight Softly
by The Ruby Suns
March 2, 2010
The third album for the New Zealand-based indie band led by Ryan McPhun is its first on the Sub Pop label.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.2
The Creatures In The Garden Of Lady Walton
75

The Creatures In The Garden Of Lady Walton
by Clogs
March 2, 2010
This is the first non-instrumental album for the group and features My Brightest Diamond's Shara Worden, The National's Matt Berninger, and Sufjan Stevens as guest singers. The songs were written in 2005 while Padma Newsome was working in Italy.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.3
Be Brave
69

Be Brave
by The Strange Boys
March 2, 2010
The follow-up to their 2009 debut full-length sees a new lineup, with Mika Miko's Jenna Thornhill and Seth Densham joining, while Darker My Love's Tim Presley also appears on this release.
Metascore:
69
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tbd
Hands
68

Hands
by Little Boots
March 2, 2010
The debut album for the singer-songwriter was produced with Greg Kurstin and Joe Goddard.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.8
The Law Of Large Numbers
72

The Law Of Large Numbers
by Emma Pollock
March 2, 2010
The former Delgado singer releases her second solo album and has her former band member Paul Savage producing it.
Metascore:
72
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tbd
Almost Alice
47

Almost Alice
by Various Artists
March 2, 2010
The 16-track album features original songs inspired by Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland from such artists as Avril Lavigne, The All-American Rejects, Franz Ferdinand, the Cure's Robert Smith, Blink 182's Mark Hoppus, and Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy.
Metascore:
47
User Score:
6.3
Going Places
81

Going Places
by Yellow Swans
March 2, 2010
This the final album for Pete Swanson and Gabriel Mindel Saloman. The experimental music duo from Portland, Oregon broke up in 2008.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.6
Hologram Jams
55

Hologram Jams
by Jaguar Love
March 2, 2010
The second album produced by John Goodmanson for Jaguar Love finds the band now just a duo comporised of ex-Blood Brothers/Pretty Girls Make Graves band members Johnny Whitney and Cody Votolato after J. Clark left the band in 2009.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
7.4
Black Swan
52

Black Swan
by Athlete
March 2, 2010
The fourth album for the British indie rock band was produced by Tom Rothrock.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
7.0
Nitetime Rainbows [EP]
70

Nitetime Rainbows [EP]
by A Sunny Day in Glasgow
March 2, 2010
The seven-track EP featuring songs from the "Ashes Grammer" session includes three new songs, plus three remixes of the title track.
Metascore:
70
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tbd
The Open Road
71

The Open Road
by John Hiatt
March 2, 2010
The singer-songwriter releases his latest album of roots rock recorded at his home studio.
Metascore:
71
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tbd
Hidden
83

Hidden
by These New Puritans
March 2, 2010
The British rock band uses a vast variety of musical instruments and styles for its second album.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.6
Fire Like This
70

Fire Like This
by Blood Red Shoes
March 1, 2010
The second album produced by Mike Crossey for Brighton's Laura-Mary Carter and Steven Ansell was recorded on analogue tape but still retains its punk influences.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.6
The Beat Is...
58

The Beat Is...
by Alphabeat
March 1, 2010
The Danish group returns with its second album on new label Polydor.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
7.4
One Armed Bandit
75

One Armed Bandit
by Jaga Jazzist
February 23, 2010
The Norwegian group led by Lars Horntveth continues its jazz fusion of music styles on its latest album.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
Invisible Violence
69

Invisible Violence
by We Are Wolves
February 23, 2010
The electro-rock group from Quebec, with the help of producers Radwan Moumneh and Hadji Bakara, releases its fourth album.
Metascore:
69
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tbd
Love & War
66

Love & War
by Daniel Merriweather
February 23, 2010
Better remembered for his vocal contributions on Mark Ronson's "Here Comes the Fuzz," as well as his mash-up for the single "Stop Me" as heard on Ronson's album, the Australian R&B vocalist will release his debut album entitled, Love & War.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
6.6
Magic Chairs
73

Magic Chairs
by Efterklang
February 23, 2010
The third album for the Danish band was produced by Gareth Jones and recorded with a live band.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.4
Who Killed Sgt. Pepper?
61

Who Killed Sgt. Pepper?
by The Brian Jonestown Massacre
February 23, 2010
The 11th album for the Anton Newcombe-led rock band features the return of bassist/guitarist Matt Hollywood, who left the group in 1999.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
8.2
American VI: Ain't No Grave
79

American VI: Ain't No Grave
by Johnny Cash
February 23, 2010
The last recordings of the country/rock legend features songs from 2006's "American V: A Hundred Highways" recording sessions and was again produced by Rick Rubin.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7
This Addiction
70

This Addiction
by Alkaline Trio
February 23, 2010
Produced and recorded by the band along with the helping hand of producer Matt Allison, the Chicago punk-rock natives' seventh studio album, This Addiction, is the band's first release on their label Heart & Skull and their first with Epitaph Records.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.1
Have One On Me
85

Have One On Me
by Joanna Newsom
February 23, 2010
The three-disc follow-up to 2006's "Ys" was a mystery as advance copies were not sent until a few weeks before the release date to circumvent any leaks of the songs.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.3
Work
68

Work
by Shout Out Louds
February 23, 2010
The third album for the Swedish indie rock quintet was produced by Phil Ek.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.6
I Liked It Better When You Had No Heart
80

I Liked It Better When You Had No Heart
by Butch Walker And The Black Widows
February 23, 2010
The producer-singer-songwriter returns with his first album to be credited with his new backing band, The Black Widows.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
6.7
American Gong
71

American Gong
by Quasi
February 23, 2010
The indie band formed in Portland, Oregon, releases its first album with new official member, bassist Joanna Bolme.
Metascore:
71
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tbd
Snakes For The Divine
80

Snakes For The Divine
by High on Fire
February 23, 2010
The fifth studio album for the metal band from Oakland, California, was produced by Greg Fidelman.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
6.8
The Meat Of Life
67

The Meat Of Life
by Clem Snide
February 23, 2010
Encouraged by the reception the band received from touring the much delayed "Hungry Bird," the alt-country trio returns with its latest release, which features Tony Crow, Roy Agee, and Carole Rabinowitz as guest musicians.
Metascore:
67
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tbd
The Magician's Private Library
68

The Magician's Private Library
by Holly Miranda
February 23, 2010
A member of the band Jealous Girlfriends, the singer returns with a debut full-length solo album produced by TV On The Radio's Dave Sitek.
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68
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tbd
White Hills
72

White Hills
by White Hills
February 23, 2010
The latest album for the New York-based indie rock band was recorded in three days at Oneida's studio and Oneida's Kid Millions provided the drumming for the recording.
Metascore:
72
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tbd
Tapestry Of Webs
74

Tapestry Of Webs
by Past Lives
February 23, 2010
The debut full-length album for the rock band featuring members of Seattle's The Blood Brothers was produced by Steve Fisk
Metascore:
74
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tbd
I Was Trying To Describe You To Someone
89

I Was Trying To Describe You To Someone
by Crime In Stereo
February 23, 2010
This is the fourth album for the hardcore rock band from Long Island.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
7.4
Tidings
71

Tidings
by Wolf People
February 23, 2010
The first album released by Jagjaguwar for the London-based band features recordings made between 2005 and 2007.
Metascore:
71
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tbd
European
72

European
by Sambassadeur
February 23, 2010
The Swedish pop band named after the Serge Gainsbourg's song releases its third album.
Metascore:
72
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tbd
Become Secret
81

Become Secret
by Picastro
February 23, 2010
Liz Hysen's Toronto-based band which also includes cellists, releases its fourth full-length album.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.3
Pick Of The Litter 1980-2010
82

Pick Of The Litter 1980-2010
by Was (Not Was)
February 23, 2010
The funk band's compilation includes songs featuring Kim Bassinger, Ozzy Osbourne, Mel Torme, and Leonard Cohen.
Metascore:
82
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tbd
Constellations
71

Constellations
by Balmorhea
February 23, 2010
The Austin group added four members since its 2008 album for the band's fourth album.
Metascore:
71
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tbd
Falcon
63

Falcon
by The Courteeners
February 22, 2010
The follow-up to the band's gold album "St. Jude" was produced by Ed Buller.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
6.8
Sigh No More
68

Sigh No More
by Mumford & Sons
February 16, 2010
Produced by Markus Dravs, the debut album for the folk rock quartet went platinum in the UK.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.9
Kollaps Tradixionales
78

Kollaps Tradixionales
by Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra & Tra-La-La Band
February 16, 2010
The sixth album for the Canadian group is the first credited under the shortened name of Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.2
Peace And Love
60

Peace And Love
by Juliana Hatfield
February 16, 2010
Hatfield moves toward a more acoustic sound for her self-produced 10th studio release.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
The Constant
65

The Constant
by Story Of The Year
February 16, 2010
Elvis Baskette produces the fourth album for the St. Louis rock band that started out as Big Blue Monkey (an existing blues group by the same name resulted in a name change).
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Gorilla Manor
80

Gorilla Manor
by Local Natives
February 16, 2010
The Los Angeles band's debut album is the latest to incorporate afropop to its sound.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.6
Been Meaning To Tell You
73

Been Meaning To Tell You
by Ernest Gonzales
February 16, 2010
The Texas artist formerly known as Theory of Everything releases his second album.
Metascore:
73
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tbd
Fixin' The Charts, Volume One
60

Fixin' The Charts, Volume One
by Everybody Was In The French Resistance...Now
February 16, 2010
The latest concept album from Art Brut's Eddie Argos and Blood Arm's Dylan Valdes consists of 12 pop responses, such as "Billie's Genes," where a grown-up child responds to Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean."
Metascore:
60
User Score:
6.0
Presidence
65

Presidence
by Excepter
February 16, 2010
The Brooklyn band's latest album is a two-disc release featuring live studio recordings and live performances.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Falling Down A Mountain
76

Falling Down A Mountain
by Tindersticks
February 16, 2010
The latest album for the group features new members drummer Earl Harvin and guitarist Davis Kitt.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.8
Screamworks: Love in Theory and Practice
61

Screamworks: Love in Theory and Practice
by H.I.M.
February 9, 2010
Finnish goth-rock outfit, HIM returns with its seventh studio album on Sire Records.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
8.7
Talking To You, Talking To Me
60

Talking To You, Talking To Me
by The Watson Twins
February 9, 2010
Hailing from Los Angeles by way of Kentucky, Chandra and Leigh Watson--aka the Watson Twins--follow up 2008's "Fire Songs" with "Talking to You, Talking to Me." It features members of Everest and My Morning Jacket's Bo Koster.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
Eyelid Movies
76

Eyelid Movies
by Phantogram
February 9, 2010
The upstate New York indie rock duo releases its debut full-length album.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.7
Ya-Ka-May
80

Ya-Ka-May
by Galactic
February 9, 2010
Heavily influenced by hip-hop, rock, blues, funk, and jazz, the New Orleans "Bounce" quintet Galactic enlists vocal legends for its sixth studio effort. These include Rebirth Brass Band and Irma Thomas, as well as such up-and-coming Bounce artists as Cheeky Blakk, Big Freedia, and Sissy Nobby.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.3
XXXX
75

XXXX
by You Say Party! We Say Die!
February 9, 2010
Released in their native country last fall, the third album for the Canadian rockers finds the quintet adds new variations to their sound.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Mechanize
70

Mechanize
by Fear Factory
February 9, 2010
The metal band returns with original guitarist Dino Cazares for the group's first album in over four years.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.4
Odd Blood
78

Odd Blood
by Yeasayer
February 9, 2010
This is the second full-length album for the Brooklyn-based rock band.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.7
One Life Stand
79

One Life Stand
by Hot Chip
February 9, 2010
The fourth album for the British electropop rock band aims for a more pop feel.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.4
The Shadow Of An Empire
81

The Shadow Of An Empire
by Fionn Regan
February 8, 2010
The Irish singer-songwriter releases his follow-up to his 2006 Mercury Prize-nominated album "The End of History."
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.3
Who I Am
54

Who I Am
by Nick Jonas And The Administration
February 2, 2010
The youngest brother of the Jonas Brothers, with the help of a backing band that comprises members from Prince's New Power Generation, releases his solo side project.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
5.2
Hellbilly Deluxe II
63

Hellbilly Deluxe II
by Rob Zombie
February 2, 2010
Produced by Zombie himself, Hellbilly Deluxe 2 is a follow-up to his 1998 debut solo effort called Hellbilly Deluxe.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.3
Blackjazz
83

Blackjazz
by Shining
February 2, 2010
The Norwegian band led by Jorgen Munkeby has a sharper metal edge than Jaga Jazzist, which was Munkeby's previous band.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.1
For the Masses
43

For the Masses
by Hadouken!
February 2, 2010
The second album for the English band was produced by Noisia.
Metascore:
43
User Score:
5.0
Prior To The Fire
68

Prior To The Fire
by Priestess
February 2, 2010
The Canadian rock band releases its second album produced by David Schiffman.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.4
Paper Dolls
71

Paper Dolls
by The Brunettes
February 2, 2010
The New Zealand duo releases their fourth full-length album.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Almost Everything I Wish I'd Said The Last Time I Saw You...
56

Almost Everything I Wish I'd Said The Last Time I Saw You...
by Wakey!Wakey!
February 2, 2010
This is the debut full-length album for the rock band led by singer-songwriter Michael Grubbs, who was also a cast member on the TV series "One Tree Hill."
Metascore:
56
User Score:
tbd
Descending Shadows
63

Descending Shadows
by Pierced Arrows
February 2, 2010
Fred and Toody Cole, former members of the punk band Dead Moon formed Pierced Arrows with Kelly Halliburton to release the trio's debut album.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Strange Keys To Untune Gods' Firmament
81

Strange Keys To Untune Gods' Firmament
by Skullflower
February 2, 2010
The British drone band's latest release is a two-CD set.
Metascore:
81
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tbd
Earthology
73

Earthology
by The Whitefield Brothers
February 2, 2010
The latest album features such guests as Edan, Mr. Lif, and members of the Dap-Kings.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
The Courage Of Others
72

The Courage Of Others
by Midlake
February 2, 2010
Released on Bella Union Records, The Courage Of Others is Midlake's third full-length album.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.0
The Soft Pack
74

The Soft Pack
by The Soft Pack
February 2, 2010
This is the debut full-length album for the indie rock duo from San Diego, who were formerly called the Muslims.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.0
Unicorn
77

Unicorn
by Chew Lips
February 1, 2010
The debut album for the British trio was produced by David Kosten.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.5
The Calcination Of Scout Niblett
78

The Calcination Of Scout Niblett
by Scout Niblett
January 26, 2010
The latest album for the singer-songwriter was produced by Steve Albini and is her first with Drag City.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.5
To Realize
76

To Realize
by Clipd Beaks
January 26, 2010
This is the latest album for the Oakland-based experimental rock band.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
6.7
A Reality Tour
68

A Reality Tour
by David Bowie
January 26, 2010
The two-disc remastered set features a live recording from a 2003 concert in Dublin, Ireland, and three unreleased tracks.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.1
Five American Portraits
71

Five American Portraits
by The Red Krayola With Art & Language
January 26, 2010
The latest from Red Krayola and Art & Language features five tracks about the following people: Wile E. Coyote, President George W. Bush, President Jimmy Carter, John Wayne, and artist Ad Reinhardt.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Boca Negra
81

Boca Negra
by Chicago Underground Duo
January 26, 2010
Originally a quintet known as the Chicago Underground Orchestra, the duo of Chris Taylor and Rob Mazurek releases its fifth album.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Harvey Milk
73

Harvey Milk
by Harvey Milk
January 26, 2010
The actual first album for the Atlanta, Georgia, rock band finally receives an official release after being shelved in 1994.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
What Is Love
55

What Is Love
by Never Shout Never
January 26, 2010
The eight-track album by Christofer Drew was produced by Butch Walker.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
5.6
IRM
80

IRM
by Charlotte Gainsbourg
January 26, 2010
The first daughter of modern French pop releases her third album, IRM (the album's title is French for the MRI machines), produced by Beck.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.2
Return To Form
64

Return To Form
by Major Stars
January 26, 2010
This is the latest album for the Massachusetts-based rock band, whose only lineup change occurred in 2005 when Sandra Barrett took over vocal duties for the band from guitarist Wayne Rogers.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Romance Is Boring
75

Romance Is Boring
by Los Campesinos!
January 26, 2010
The latest album for the Welsh rock band was recorded in Connecticut and Seattle, with Xiu Xiu's Jamie Stewart, Parenthetical Girls' Zac Pennington, and Dead Science's Jherek Bischoff appearing as guests.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.2
Teen Dream
82

Teen Dream
by Beach House
January 26, 2010
The CD/DVD set features the first album on Sub Pop for the dream pop duo from Baltimore.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.1
There Is Love In You
82

There Is Love In You
by Four Tet
January 26, 2010
The fifth album from Kieran Hebden is his first full-length release in five years.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.1
Eggs
73

Eggs
by Oh No Ono
January 26, 2010
The latest album for the Danish band is its first with Friendly Fire Recordings.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.7
Realism
72

Realism
by Magnetic Fields
January 26, 2010
Stephin Merritt's final album in his "no-synth trilogy" was largely inspired by 1960s-70s British folk.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.1
The Flexible Entertainer
64

The Flexible Entertainer
by Pit Er Pat
January 26, 2010
This is the first album since Rob Doran left the group in 2008 as Pit Er Pat continues on as a duo with remaining members Butchy Fuego and Fay Davis-Jeffers.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Couple Tracks: Singles 2002-2009
82

Couple Tracks: Singles 2002-2009
by Fucked Up
January 26, 2010
The two-disc collection of the punk rock band's singles plus five unreleased tracks (demos, outakes, and session versions).
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
Campfire Songs [Reissue]
66

Campfire Songs [Reissue]
by Animal Collective
January 26, 2010
This is the reissue of Animal Collective's 2003 five-track album.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.2
Dream Get Together
73

Dream Get Together
by Citay
January 26, 2010
This is the third full-length album for the San Francisco-based indie rock band.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
2
78

2
by Retribution Gospel Choir
January 26, 2010
The indie rock trio led by Low guitarist Alan Sparhawk releases its second album.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
No Hope, No Future
60

No Hope, No Future
by Good Shoes
January 25, 2010
This is the second album for English rock quartet and its first with its new bass player.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.8
Erland And The Carnival
82

Erland And The Carnival
by Erland and the Carnival
January 25, 2010
This is the debut album for the folk rock band that includes Simon Tong, David Nock, and Erland Cooper.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
Origins [EP]
79

Origins [EP]
by VoicesVoices
January 25, 2010
The Los Angeles-based duo releases a six-track EP produced by Prefuse 73.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
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65

%
by Dinowalrus
January 19, 2010
This is the debut album for the Brooklyn-based trio.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
In This Light & On This Evening
59

In This Light & On This Evening
by Editors
January 19, 2010
The third album for the British rock band was produced by Flood.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
6.8
Sweet Heart Rodeo
68

Sweet Heart Rodeo
by Dawn Landes
January 19, 2010
This is the third full-length album for the Brooklyn-based Kentucky-born singer-songwriter.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Graphic As A Star
68

Graphic As A Star
by Josephine Foster
January 19, 2010
The latest album for the folk singer from Colorado was based on some of Emily Dickenson's poems.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Frauhaus!
64

Frauhaus!
by Wetdog
January 19, 2010
The second album for the British punk rock trio follows their debut album released 18 months earlier.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
You & Me
65

You & Me
by Kevin Barker
January 19, 2010
The debut solo album for Vetiver's guitarist under his name features Joanna Newsom, Eric Johnson, Pat Sansone, and fellow Vetiver band member Otto Hauser as guest musicians.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Pictures
72

Pictures
by The Len Price 3
January 19, 2010
This is the third album for the British rock band that has been compared to The Who for its 1960's sound.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
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