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1. The Cribs - In the Belly of the Brazen Bull

The Cribs - In the Belly of the Brazen Bull
Released: May 7th, 2012
Genre: Indie Rock
Rating: 9
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2. Graham Coxon - A+E

Graham Coxon - A+E
Released: April 2nd, 2012
Genre: Indie Rock
Rating: 9
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3. Pond - Beard, Wives, Denim

Pond - Beard, Wives, Denim
Released: March 6th, 2012
Genre: Indie Rock
Rating: 9
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4. Dirty Three - Toward the Low Sun

Dirty Three - Toward the Low Sun
Released: February 28th, 2012
Genre: Post-Rock
Rating: 9
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5. Sharon Van Etten - Tramp

Sharon Van Etten - Tramp
MUST HEAR
Released: February 7th, 2012
Genre: Folk
Rating: 9
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6. Tribes - Baby

Tribes - Baby
Released: January 16th, 2012
Genre: Indie Rock
Rating: 9
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7. The Maccabees - Given to the Wild

The Maccabees - Given to the Wild
Released: January 6th, 2012
Genre: Indie Rock
Rating: 9
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8. Soulsavers - The Light The Dead See

Soulsavers - The Light The Dead See
Released: May 22nd, 2012
Genre: Alternative Rock
Rating: 8
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9. Gaz Coombes - Here Come the Bombs

Gaz Coombes - Here Come the Bombs
Released: May 21st, 2012
Rating: 8
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10. 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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11. Niki & The Dove - Instinct

Niki & The Dove - Instinct
Released: May 14th, 2012
Genre: Electropop
Rating: 8
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12. Simian Mobile Disco - Unpatterns

Simian Mobile Disco - Unpatterns
Released: May 14th, 2012
Genre: Electronic
Rating: 8
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13. OFF! - OFF!

OFF! - OFF!
Released: May 8th, 2012
Genre: Hardcore Punk
Rating: 8
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14. 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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15. Brian Jonestown Massacre - Aufheben

Brian Jonestown Massacre - Aufheben
Released: May 1st, 2012
Genre: Psychedelic Rock
Rating: 8
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16. Father John Misty - Fear Fun

Father John Misty - Fear Fun
Released: May 1st, 2012
Genre: Folk
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. Ty Segall & White Fence - Hair

Ty Segall & White Fence - Hair
Released: April 24th, 2012
Genre: Garage Rock
Rating: 8
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19. Brendan Benson - What Kind of World

Brendan Benson - What Kind of World
Released: April 24th, 2012
Genre: Rock
Rating: 8
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20. Jack White - Blunderbuss

Jack White - Blunderbuss
Released: April 24th, 2012
Genre: Rock
Rating: 8
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21. Actress - R.I.P.

Actress - R.I.P.
Released: April 24th, 2012
Genre: Experimental
Rating: 8
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22. Allo Darlin' - Europe

Allo Darlin' - Europe
Released: April 17th, 2012
Genre: Indie Pop
Rating: 8
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23. Breton - Other People's Problems

Breton - Other People's Problems
Released: April 3rd, 2012
Genre: Dubstep
Rating: 8
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24. Orbital - Wonky

Orbital - Wonky
Released: April 3rd, 2012
Genre: Electronic
Rating: 8
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25. The Futureheads - Rant

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