Metacritic Features and Reports: Music

  1. Music Monday: This Week's New Albums and Videos

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    Published: January 14, 2013
    In Music Monday's triumphant return from holiday hiatus, get a full rundown of this week's new album releases, stream new albums and songs from Yo La Tengo, Toro Y Moi, Justin Timberlake, David Bowie, Destiny's Child, Atoms for Peace, and more, and watch the latest music videos (from artists like Nick Cave, How to Destroy Angels, and Johnny Marr).
  2. This Week: Movie, TV, Music, and Game Picks for January 14-20

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    Published: January 13, 2013
    Our look at the upcoming week's notable releases includes the first major video game of 2013, the return of Arnold Schwarzenegger, and a ton of TV premieres (plus one key finale).
  3. Metacritic Users Pick the Best of 2012

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    Published: January 8, 2013
    After weeks of voting, we finally have the results of our annual poll. Find out which movies, games, TV shows, albums, and songs ranked among our users' favorites (as well as the most overrated) of 2012.
  4. This Week in Metacritic: Picks for January 7-13

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    Published: January 6, 2013
    Our expanded weekly report previews the week ahead in entertainment, with a look at the top movie, music, TV, and video game picks this week.
  5. The Best Albums of 2012

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    Published: December 21, 2012
    Sure, it's no surprise that Frank Ocean had the best-reviewed album of 2012. But which other releases filled out our top 40? Get the full list inside ... and check out the year's worst-reviewed albums, too.
  6. The Freshman 15: 2012's Best Debut Albums

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    Published: December 18, 2012
    It's time for our annual list of the best debut albums of the year. This year's roster is led by UK singer-songwriter Jessie Ware, but features artists from across Europe and North America. Spotify users can even listen to most of the albums on the list.
  7. Metacritic User Poll: Vote for the Best of 2012!

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    Published: December 17, 2012
    Voting is now open in our third annual Metacritic User Poll. Give us your picks for the best movies, TV shows, albums, songs, and videogames of 2012.
  8. Music Monday: This Week's New Albums and Videos

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    Published: December 10, 2012
    In our final Music Monday column of 2012, get a list of albums scheduled for release throughout the remainder of December, learn about upcoming projects from Atoms for Peace, Wire, Phoenix, and more, and watch the latest music videos for bands including Sigur Ros, M83, YACHT, The Killers, and more.
  9. Six Picks for the Week of December 10-16

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    Published: December 9, 2012
    This week, film awards season kicks into high gear while Peter Jackson returns to Middle-Earth. There's also a new Big Boi album, a pair of high-profile TV finales, and more.
  10. 2012 Music Critic Top Ten Lists

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    Published: December 4, 2012
    Over the next two months (as we do every year), we'll collect the individual year-end Top Ten lists published by over 100 major music critics, websites, and other publications. Check back daily, as we'll update the overall standings whenever new lists are published.
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