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1. Leonard Cohen - Old Ideas

Leonard Cohen - Old Ideas
Released: January 31st, 2012
Genre: Singer-Songwriter
Rating: 95
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2. Rufus Wainwright - Out of the Game

Rufus Wainwright - Out of the Game
Released: May 1st, 2012
Genre: Folk
Rating: 90
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3. Dr. John - Locked Down

Dr. John - Locked Down
Released: April 3rd, 2012
Genre: Blues
Rating: 90
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4. Punch Brothers - Who's Feeling Young Now?

Punch Brothers - Who's Feeling Young Now?
Released: February 14th, 2012
Genre: Bluegrass
Rating: 90
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5. Chuck Prophet - Temple Beautiful

Chuck Prophet - Temple Beautiful
Released: February 7th, 2012
Genre: Singer-Songwriter
Rating: 90
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6. Lower Dens - Nootropics

Lower Dens - Nootropics
Released: May 1st, 2012
Genre: Shoegaze
Rating: 88
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7. Justin Townes Earle - Nothing's Gonna Change The Way You Feel About Me Now

Justin Townes Earle - Nothing's Gonna Change The Way You Feel About Me Now
Released: March 27th, 2012
Genre: Folk
Rating: 88
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8. Young Man - Vol. 1

Young Man - Vol. 1
Released: May 22nd, 2012
Genre: Folk
Rating: 87
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9. Alabama Shakes - Boys & Girls

Alabama Shakes - Boys & Girls
Released: April 10th, 2012
Genre: Blues Rock
Rating: 86
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10. La Sera - Sees the Light

La Sera - Sees the Light
Released: March 27th, 2012
Genre: Indie Pop
Rating: 86
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11. Andrew Bird - Break It Yourself

Andrew Bird - Break It Yourself
Released: March 6th, 2012
Genre: Indie Folk
Rating: 86
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12. Silversun Pickups - Neck of the Woods

Silversun Pickups - Neck of the Woods
Released: May 8th, 2012
Genre: Alternative Rock
Rating: 85
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13. Horse Feathers - Cynic's New Year

Horse Feathers - Cynic's New Year
Released: April 17th, 2012
Genre: Folk
Rating: 85
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14. Big K.R.I.T. - 4eva N a Day

Big K.R.I.T. - 4eva N a Day
Released: March 5th, 2012
Genre: Hip Hop
Rating: 85
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15. Ben Kweller - Go Fly a Kite

Ben Kweller - Go Fly a Kite
Released: February 7th, 2012
Genre: Singer-Songwriter
Rating: 85
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16. The Little Willies - For the Good Times

The Little Willies - For the Good Times
Released: January 10th, 2012
Genre: Country
Rating: 85
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17. Allo Darlin' - Europe

Allo Darlin' - Europe
Released: April 17th, 2012
Genre: Indie Pop
Rating: 84
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18. Odd Future - OF Tape Vol. 2

Odd Future - OF Tape Vol. 2
Released: March 20th, 2012
Genre: Hip Hop
Rating: 84
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19. Guided By Voices - Let's Go Eat the Factory

Guided By Voices - Let's Go Eat the Factory
Released: January 1st, 2012
Genre: Indie Rock
Rating: 84
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20. Tenacious D - Rize of the Fenix

Tenacious D - Rize of the Fenix
Released: May 15th, 2012
Genre: Comedy
Rating: 83
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21. Bowerbirds - The Clearing

Bowerbirds - The Clearing
Released: March 6th, 2012
Genre: Indie Folk
Rating: 83
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22. White Rabbits - Milk Famous

White Rabbits - Milk Famous
Released: March 6th, 2012
Genre: Indie Rock
Rating: 83
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23. Sharon Van Etten - Tramp

Sharon Van Etten - Tramp
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Released: February 7th, 2012
Genre: Folk
Rating: 83
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24. Here We Go Magic - A Different Ship

Here We Go Magic - A Different Ship
Released: May 8th, 2012
Genre: Experimental
Rating: 81
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25. Zammuto - Zammuto

Zammuto - Zammuto
Released: April 3rd, 2012
Genre: Electronic
Rating: 81
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