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451. The Chain Gang of 1974 - Wayward Fire

The Chain Gang of 1974 - Wayward Fire
Released: June 21st, 2011
Genre: Electronic
Rating: 5.7
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452. Amor de Dias - Street of the Love of Days

Amor de Dias - Street of the Love of Days
Released: May 17th, 2011
Genre: Indie Pop
Rating: 5.7






453. The Felice Brothers - Celebration, Florida

The Felice Brothers - Celebration, Florida
Released: May 10th, 2011
Genre: Folk
Rating: 5.7






454. Young Widows - In and Out of Youth and Lightness

Young Widows - In and Out of Youth and Lightness
Released: April 12th, 2011
Genre: Noise Rock
Rating: 5.7
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455. The Raveonettes - Raven in the Grave

The Raveonettes - Raven in the Grave
Released: April 5th, 2011
Genre: Indie Rock
Rating: 5.7






456. The Streets - Computers and Blues

The Streets - Computers and Blues
Released: February 8th, 2011
Genre: Hip Hop
Rating: 5.7






457. Clap Your Hands Say Yeah - Hysterical

Clap Your Hands Say Yeah - Hysterical
Released: September 20th, 2011
Genre: Indie Rock
Rating: 5.6
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458. Sons and Daughters - Mirror Mirror

Sons and Daughters - Mirror Mirror
Released: July 12th, 2011
Genre: Indie Rock
Rating: 5.6
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459. Jackie-O Motherfucker - Earth Sound System

Jackie-O Motherfucker - Earth Sound System
Released: July 5th, 2011
Genre: Experimental rock
Rating: 5.6
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460. SebastiAn - Total

SebastiAn - Total
Released: May 31st, 2011
Genre: Electronic
Rating: 5.6
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461. Banjo or Freakout - Banjo or Freakout

Banjo or Freakout - Banjo or Freakout
Released: February 22nd, 2011
Genre: Electronic
Rating: 5.6






462. Young Man - Ideas of Distance

Young Man - Ideas of Distance
Released: September 27th, 2011
Genre: Folk
Rating: 5.5
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463. Art Brut - Brilliant! Tragic!

Art Brut - Brilliant! Tragic!
Released: May 23rd, 2011
Genre: Indie Rock
Rating: 5.5






464. Manchester Orchestra - Simple Math

Manchester Orchestra - Simple Math
Released: May 10th, 2011
Genre: Indie Rock
Rating: 5.5






465. Snoop Dogg - Doggumentary

Snoop Dogg - Doggumentary
Released: March 29th, 2011
Genre: Hip Hop
Rating: 5.5






466. Young Prisms - Friends For Now

Young Prisms - Friends For Now
Released: January 18th, 2011
Genre: Psychedelic
Rating: 5.5






467. Tapes 'n Tapes - Outside

Tapes 'n Tapes - Outside
Released: January 11th, 2011
Genre: Indie Rock
Rating: 5.5






468. British Sea Power - Valhalla Dancehall

British Sea Power - Valhalla Dancehall
Released: January 11th, 2011
Genre: Indie Rock
Rating: 5.5






469. Summer Camp - Welcome to Condale

Summer Camp - Welcome to Condale
Released: November 8th, 2011
Genre: Indie Pop
Rating: 5.4
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470. Blitzen Trapper - American Goldwing

Blitzen Trapper - American Goldwing
Released: September 13th, 2011
Genre: Folk Rock
Rating: 5.4
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471. Lucinda Williams - Blessed

Lucinda Williams - Blessed
Released: March 1st, 2011
Genre: Alt-Country
Rating: 5.4






472. The Get Up Kids - There Are Rules

The Get Up Kids - There Are Rules
Released: January 25th, 2011
Genre: Indie Rock
Rating: 5.4






473. Justice - Audio, Video, Disco

Justice - Audio, Video, Disco
Released: October 25th, 2011
Genre: Electronic
Rating: 5.3
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474. She & Him - A Very She & Him Christmas

She & Him - A Very She & Him Christmas
Released: October 24th, 2011
Genre: Holiday
Rating: 5.3
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475. Patrick Wolf - Lupercalia

Patrick Wolf - Lupercalia
Released: June 20th, 2011
Genre: Indie Pop
Rating: 5.3






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