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1. Death Grips - The Money Store

Death Grips - The Money Store
Released: April 24th, 2012
Genre: Hip Hop
Rating: 10
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2. Earth - Angels of Darkness, Demons of Light II

Earth - Angels of Darkness, Demons of Light II
Released: February 14th, 2012
Genre: Experimental
Rating: 10
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3. PS I Love You - Death Dreams

PS I Love You - Death Dreams
Released: May 8th, 2012
Genre: Lo-Fi
Rating: 9
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4. Screaming Females - Ugly

Screaming Females - Ugly
Released: April 3rd, 2012
Genre: Punk Rock
Rating: 9
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5. Quakers - Quakers

Quakers - Quakers
Released: March 26th, 2012
Genre: Hip Hop
Rating: 9
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6. Andrew Bird - Break It Yourself

Andrew Bird - Break It Yourself
Released: March 6th, 2012
Genre: Indie Folk
Rating: 9
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7. The Men - Open Your Heart

The Men - Open Your Heart
MUST HEAR
Released: March 6th, 2012
Genre: Noise Rock
Rating: 9
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8. Bruce Springsteen - Wrecking Ball

Bruce Springsteen - Wrecking Ball
Released: March 5th, 2012
Genre: Rock
Rating: 9
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9. Loops of Your Heart - And Never Ending Nights

Loops of Your Heart - And Never Ending Nights
Released: February 13th, 2012
Genre: Electronic
Rating: 9
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10. Burial - Kindred

Burial - Kindred
Released: February 12th, 2012
Genre: Dubstep
Rating: 9
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11. Blondes - Blondes

Blondes - Blondes
Released: February 7th, 2012
Genre: House
Rating: 9
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12. Mount Eerie - Clear Moon

Mount Eerie - Clear Moon
Released: May 22nd, 2012
Genre: Indie Folk
Rating: 8
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13. Here We Go Magic - A Different Ship

Here We Go Magic - A Different Ship
Released: May 8th, 2012
Genre: Experimental
Rating: 8
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14. Marriages - Kitsune

Marriages - Kitsune
Released: May 1st, 2012
Genre: Post-Rock
Rating: 8
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15. Spiritualized - Sweet Heart Sweet Light

Spiritualized - Sweet Heart Sweet Light
Released: April 17th, 2012
Genre: Space Rock
Rating: 8
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16. AU - Both Lights

AU - Both Lights
Released: April 3rd, 2012
Genre: Experimental
Rating: 8
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17. High on Fire - De Vermis Mysteriis

High on Fire - De Vermis Mysteriis
Released: April 3rd, 2012
Genre: Stoner Metal
Rating: 8
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18. Willis Earl Beal - Acousmatic Sorcery

Willis Earl Beal - Acousmatic Sorcery
Released: April 3rd, 2012
Genre: Singer-Songwriter
Rating: 8
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19. The Futureheads - Rant

The Futureheads - Rant
Released: April 3rd, 2012
Genre: Indie Rock
Rating: 8
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20. Zammuto - Zammuto

Zammuto - Zammuto
Released: April 3rd, 2012
Genre: Electronic
Rating: 8
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21. Paul Weller - Sonik Kicks

Paul Weller - Sonik Kicks
Released: March 27th, 2012
Genre: Rock
Rating: 8
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22. The Wedding Present - Valentina

The Wedding Present - Valentina
Released: March 20th, 2012
Genre: Indie Rock
Rating: 8
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23. Nedry - In a Dim Light

Nedry - In a Dim Light
Released: March 20th, 2012
Genre: Dubstep
Rating: 8
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24. Julia Holter - Ekstasis

Julia Holter - Ekstasis
MUST HEAR
Released: March 6th, 2012
Genre: Experimental
Rating: 8
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25. Fanfarlo - Rooms Filled with Light

Fanfarlo - Rooms Filled with Light
Released: February 28th, 2012
Genre: Indie Pop
Rating: 8
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