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1. Beach House - Bloom

Beach House - Bloom
MUST HEAR
Released: May 15th, 2012
Genre: Dream Pop
Rating: 10
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2. Killer Mike - R.A.P. Music

Killer Mike - R.A.P. Music
Released: May 15th, 2012
Genre: Hip Hop
Rating: 9
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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. Here We Go Magic - A Different Ship

Here We Go Magic - A Different Ship
Released: May 8th, 2012
Genre: Experimental
Rating: 9
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5. Ramona Falls - Prophet

Ramona Falls - Prophet
Released: May 1st, 2012
Genre: Indie Rock
Rating: 9
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6. Allo Darlin' - Europe

Allo Darlin' - Europe
Released: April 17th, 2012
Genre: Indie Pop
Rating: 9
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7. Moonface - With Siinai: Heartbreaking Bravery

Moonface - With Siinai: Heartbreaking Bravery
Released: April 17th, 2012
Genre: Experimental
Rating: 9
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8. Alabama Shakes - Boys & Girls

Alabama Shakes - Boys & Girls
Released: April 10th, 2012
Genre: Blues Rock
Rating: 9
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9. High on Fire - De Vermis Mysteriis

High on Fire - De Vermis Mysteriis
Released: April 3rd, 2012
Genre: Stoner Metal
Rating: 9
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10. Bruce Springsteen - Wrecking Ball

Bruce Springsteen - Wrecking Ball
Released: March 5th, 2012
Genre: Rock
Rating: 9
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11. Leonard Cohen - Old Ideas

Leonard Cohen - Old Ideas
Released: January 31st, 2012
Genre: Singer-Songwriter
Rating: 9
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12. Laura Gibson - La Grande

Laura Gibson - La Grande
Released: January 24th, 2012
Genre: Folk
Rating: 9
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13. Young Man - Vol. 1

Young Man - Vol. 1
Released: May 22nd, 2012
Genre: Folk
Rating: 8
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14. Saint Etienne - Words and Music by Saint Etienne

Saint Etienne - Words and Music by Saint Etienne
Released: May 21st, 2012
Rating: 8
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15. Richard Hawley - Standing at the Sky's Edge

Richard Hawley - Standing at the Sky's Edge
Released: May 7th, 2012
Genre: Singer-Songwriter
Rating: 8
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16. Santigold - Master of My Make-Believe

Santigold - Master of My Make-Believe
Released: May 1st, 2012
Genre: Electronic
Rating: 8
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17. Mystery Jets - Radlands

Mystery Jets - Radlands
Released: April 30th, 2012
Genre: Indie Rock
Rating: 8
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18. Torche - Harmonicraft

Torche - Harmonicraft
Released: April 24th, 2012
Genre: Sludge Metal
Rating: 8
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19. Loudon Wainwright III - Older Than My Old Man Now

Loudon Wainwright III - Older Than My Old Man Now
Released: April 17th, 2012
Genre: Singer-Songwriter
Rating: 8
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20. Horse Feathers - Cynic's New Year

Horse Feathers - Cynic's New Year
Released: April 17th, 2012
Genre: Folk
Rating: 8
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21. Spiritualized - Sweet Heart Sweet Light

Spiritualized - Sweet Heart Sweet Light
Released: April 17th, 2012
Genre: Space Rock
Rating: 8
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22. Lightships - Electric Cables

Lightships - Electric Cables
Released: April 2nd, 2012
Rating: 8
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23. Simone Felice - Simone Felice

Simone Felice - Simone Felice
Released: April 2nd, 2012
Rating: 8
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24. Paul Weller - Sonik Kicks

Paul Weller - Sonik Kicks
Released: March 27th, 2012
Genre: Rock
Rating: 8
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25. THEESatisfaction - awE naturalE

THEESatisfaction - awE naturalE
Released: March 27th, 2012
Genre: Hip Hop
Rating: 8
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