Metafile: 2011 New Records

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This is boilerplate . . . (or should be).

When I published Metacritic Results on Jan. 16, 2012, I thought I was done with this, but I guess not. I subsequently (Jan. 23) tacked on the Pazz & Jop results, then when I started working on a 2012 metacritic file I started finding things I had missed here.

Sub-Lists

Some breakdowns by genre:

Ranking

  1. Tinariwen: Tassili (Anti-) {50}: MC(83/18), AC:89, AM:80, BBC:80, BG:80, Bl:(26), Cl:80, Du:80, G:80, I:80, M:80(35), MO:80, P:82, Pf:78, Q:80, RS:70, S:80, T:80, U:80(18); DB, FB, RC:A-(100), MT:A-, TH:A-; V[70-16-169]
  2. Bombino: Agadez (Cumbancha) {17}: CM, YW, JG:(10), MT:A-, RC:A-(61), TH:A-; V[102-12-114]
  3. Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou: Cotonou Club (Strut) {15}: MC(76/7), AC:89, Bl:80, M:80, MO:80, Pf:77, PM:80, T:80; CE, TH:**; V[902-1-10]
  4. Vieux Farka Toure: The Secret (Six Degrees) {15}: MC(82/9), AC:78, AM:90, BBC:80, I:80, MO:80, Ok:90, PM:80, RS:70; RC:A-(59), TH:***; V[902-1-10]
  5. Sidi Toure: Sahel Folk (Thrill Jockey) {14}: MC(79/7), AC:89, AM:80, Bl:80, CMJ:80, Du:80, F:84, MO:80, PM:80, S:80; YW, TH:***; V[505-2-21]
  6. The Sao Paulo Underground: Tres Cabecas Loucuras (Cuneiform) {13}: TMT:80; DB, FJ, TN
  7. Aurelio: Laru Beya (Sub Pop) {12}: MC(81/7), AM:80, BBC:80, G:80, MO:80, Pf:78, T:80; TH:**; V[542-2-20]
  8. Fatoumata Diawara: Fatou (World Circuit) {12}: G:80, MO:80, Pf:76, T:100, U:(34); RC:B+; V[542-2-20]
  9. Vinicius Cantuaria/Bill Frisell: Lagrimas Mexicanas (E1) {11}: AM:80(*), Bl:80, G:100; DB, FD, TH:*; V[902-1-10]
  10. Group Doueh: Zayna Jumma (Sublime Frequencies) {11}: MC(80/5), NYT:80, Pf:76, PM:80, TMT:80; JG, RC:A-(55), TH:A-; V[737-2-15]
  11. Seun Kuti and Egypt 80: From Africa With Fury: Rise (Knitting Factory) {11}: G:80, MO:80, RS:80, T:80; YW, RC:**, TH:***; V[372-3-30]
  12. Buraka Som Sistema: Komba (Enchufada) {10}: MC(79/8), CMJ:80, DA:80, Ok:84, PM:80, Px:85, S:80, TMT:90; CE, TH:**; V[823-1-13]
  13. Femi Kuti: Africa for Africa (Knitting Factory) {10}: AM:80, Bl:80(15), EW:83, Ok:90, PM:80; RC:*, TH:**
  14. Terakaft: Aratan N Azawad (World Village) {9}: AM:80, PM:80; JG, RC:A-(64), MT:A, TH:A-; V[902-1-10]
  15. Lucas Santtana: Sem Nostalgia (Mais Um Discos) {8}: G:80, RS:70; DB, FB; V[1734-1-5]
  16. Ximena Sarinana: Ximena Sarinana (Warner Bros) {8}: CS:80, S:80; MT:X, TH:**; V[440-2-25]
  17. Susana Baca: Afrodiaspora (Luaka Bop) {7}: PM:80; TH:**
  18. DRC Music: Kinshasa One Two (Warp) {7}: MC(70/12), BBC:80, Bl:80, CMJ:80, Du:80, NME:80, St:80, T:80; MT:B-
  19. Lee "Scratch" Perry: Rise Again (MOD Technologies) {7}: AM:80, Ok:90, P:90, Urb:80; JG:(9), TH:*; V[1734-1-5]
  20. Ballake Sissoko/Vincent Segal: Chamber Music (Six Degrees) {7}: DB; V[194-6-60]
  21. Jimmy Cliff: Sacred Fire EP (Collective Sounds, EP) {6}: AC:78, AM:80, AP:80, CS:80; JG, TH:**
  22. Kiran Ahluwalia: Aam Zameen: Common Ground (Avokado Artist) {5}: Bl:80, EW:91, PM:80; DB; V[505-2-21]
  23. Gurrumul: Rrakala (Dramatico) {5}: G:80, T:80
  24. JuJu: In Trance (RealWorld) {5}: G:80, T:80
  25. Omar Souleyman: Haflat Gharbia: The Western Concerts (Sublime Frequencies) {5}: AM:(*); YW; V[1704-1-6]
  26. Boubacar Traore: Mali Denhou (Lusafrica/Proper) {5}: G:80, T:80; RC:*
  27. Lobi Traore: Bwati Kono (Kanaga System Krush) {5}: PM:90; RC:A-(51), TH:A; V[850-1-12]
  28. Azam Ali: From Night to the Edge of Day (Six Degrees) {4}: PM:80; V[902-1-10]
  29. Babasonicos: A Proposito (Universal Latino) {4}: LAT:88; V[902-1-10]
  30. Mamani Keita: Gagner l'Argent Francais (No Format) {4}: RC:B+, TH:***
  31. The Klezmatics: Live at Town Hall (Soundbrush) {4}: AM:80; RC:A-(99), TH:***; V[902-1-10]
  32. Ladysmith Black Mambazo: Songs From a Zulu Farm (Razor and Tie) {4}: MC(71/6), CMJ:80, T:80; MT:A-
  33. Boban and Marko Markovic Orchestra vs Fanfare Ciocarlia: Balkan Brass Battle (Asphalt Tango) {4}: G:80; TH:***
  34. Ocote Soul Sounds: Taurus (ESL Music) {4}: AC:78, Bl:80, Ok:83; TH:**
  35. Ritmo Machine: Welcome to the Ritmo Machine (Nacional) {4}: Bl:80, Ok:79
  36. Aziz Sahmaoui and University of Gnawa: Aziz Sahmaoui and University of Gnawa (General Pattern) {4}: G:80, T:80
  37. Poncho Sanchez/Terence Blanchard: Chano y Dizzy! (Concord Picante) {4}: AM:80; TH:**; V[823-1-13]
  38. June Tabor and Oysterband: Ragged Kingdom (Topic) {4}: G:100; V[542-2-20]
  39. Tamikrest: Toumastin (AIS) {4}: MO:80; FB; V[677-1-15]
  40. Amira: Amulette (World Village) {3}: G:80, T:80
  41. Cambodian Space Project: 2011: A Space Odyssey (Metal Postcard) {3}: Bl:80; TH:***; V[902-1-10]
  42. Chino: Chino (VP) {3}: AM:80(*)
  43. Lila Downs: Pecados y Milagros (Sony Latin Music) {3}: PM:80; V[902-1-10]
  44. Dub Colossus: Addis Through the Looking Glass (Real World) {3}: G:80; V[902-1-10]
  45. Helado Negro: Canta Lechuza (Asthmatic Kitty) {3}: AM:80; V[621-1-19]
  46. The Jolly Boys: Great Expectation (PID -10) {3}: AM:80, PM:80
  47. Amjad Ali Khan: Samaagam (World Village) {3}: PM:80
  48. Le Trio Joubran: AsFar (World Village) {3}: G:80
  49. Mambo Legends Orchestra: Watch Out! (Zoho) {3}: TH:***
  50. Stephen Marley: Revelation Pt 1: The Root of Life (Universal Republic) {3}: AM; YW
  51. Ricky Martin: Musica + Alma + Sexo (Sony) {3}: MC(72/4), BB:93, NYT:80
  52. Sevara Nazarkhan: Tortadur (Sevaramusic) {3}: G:80, T:80
  53. Jackie Oates: Saturnine (ECC) {3}: G:80
  54. Telebossa: Telebossa (Staubgold) {3}: TMT:90(37)
  55. Sezen Aksu: Optum (World Village/Harmonia Mundi) {2}: G:80; V[1704-1-6]
  56. Baba Zula: Gecekondu (Essay) {2}: PM:80
  57. Baloji: Kinshasa Surcusale (Crammed Discs) {2}: MO:80; V[902-1-10]
  58. Custodio Castelo: The Art of the Portuguese Fado Guitar (ARC) {2}: AM:80
  59. Da Cruz: Sistema Subversiva (Six Degrees) {2}: Ok:84; TH:**
  60. Cesaria Evora: Cesaria Evora and . . . (Sony Classical) {2}: G:80, T:80
  61. Luis Fonsi: Tierra Firme (Universal Latino) {2}: BB:92
  62. Genticorum: Nagez Rameurs (Mad River) {2}:
  63. I-Wayne: Life Teachings (VP) {2}: AM:80
  64. Dawda Jobarteh: Northern Light Gambian Night (Sterns) {2}:
  65. Ravid Kahalani: Yemen Blues (GlobaLev) {2}: RC:A-(77)
  66. La Vida Boheme: Nuestra (Nacional) {2}: AM:80; TH:B; V[1734-1-5]
  67. Les Nubians: Nu Revolution (Shanachie) {2}: Ok:80
  68. Los Rakas: Chancelates Y Camisetas Bordada (Soy Raka) {2}:
  69. Los Tigres del Norte: Tr3s Presents MTV Unplugged Los Tigres Del Norte and Friends () {2}: ; V[902-1-10]
  70. Mariza: Fado Tradicional () {2}: T:80
  71. Midnite: Treasure (VP) {2}: AM:80
  72. Gaby Moreno: Illustrated Songs () {2}:
  73. Nuriya: Tanita (Musica Almaya) {2}: TH:**
  74. Susheela Raman: Vel (Pid) {2}: G:80; V[902-1-10]
  75. Hossam Ramzy: Rock the Tabla (ARC) {2}:
  76. The Rhythmagic Orchestra: The Rhythmagic Orchestra (Tru Thoughts) {2}: AM:80
  77. Florencia Ruiz: Luz de la Noche (Light of the Night) (Adventure Music) {2}: TH:*
  78. John Santos: Filosofia Caribena, Vol 1 (Machete) {2}: DB; V[1583-1-9]
  79. John Santos y El Coro Folklorico Kindembo: La Esperanza (Machete) {2}:
  80. Anoushka Shankar: Traveller (Deutsche Grammophon) {2}: G:80, T:80
  81. Owiny Sigoma Band: Owiny Sigoma Band (Brownswood) {2}: G:80, Ok:87
  82. The Sway Machinery: The House of Friendly Ghosts Vol 1 (JDub) {2}: Pf:75; MT:***, TH:*
  83. Sia Tonlo: My Life (Lusafrica) {2}: RC:*
  84. Tulipa: Efemera () {2}: T:80
  85. 3Ball MTY: Intentalo () {1}:
  86. The Alchemystics: Spread Hope (Northfire) {1}: PM:80
  87. Ami Dang: Hukam (Ehse) {1}:
  88. Belanova: Sueno Electro II () {1}:
  89. Asha Bhosle/Shujaat Khan: Naina Lagaike () {1}: T:80
  90. Bio Ritmo: La Verdad (Electric Cowbell) {1}: PM:80; V[517-1-20]
  91. Bituaya: ElectroCaribe () {1}: Urb:80
  92. Jahdan Blakkamoore: Babylon Nightmare (Lustre Kings) {1}:
  93. Chino y Nacho: Supremo () {1}:
  94. Nidi D'Arac: Taranta Container (Tarantulae) {1}:
  95. Delhi 2 Dublin: Planet Electronic (SOCAN) {1}:
  96. Amr Diab: Banadeek Ta'ala () {1}:
  97. Mamadou Diabate: Courage (World Village) {1}:
  98. Aldina Duarte: Contos de Fados (AIS) {1}:
  99. Easy Star All-Stars: First Light (Easy Star) {1}:
  100. Andrea Echeverri: Dos () {1}:
  101. Tiken Jah Fakoly: African Revolution (Wrasse) {1}:
  102. Fanny Lu: Felicidad y Perpetua () {1}:
  103. Maeve Gilchrist: Song of Delight (Adventure Music) {1}:
  104. Ha Ash: A Tiempo () {1}:
  105. Hanggai: He Who Travels Far (Four Quarters) {1}: ; V[902-1-10]
  106. Magos Herrera: Mexico Azul (Sunnyside) {1}: AM:80; TH:B
  107. Hunn Huur Tu: Ancestors Call (World Village) {1}:
  108. Rikki Ililonga and Musa-O-Tunya: Dark Sunrise (Now-Again -10) {1}: PM:80
  109. Kambar Kalendarov/Kutman Sultanbekov: Jaw (Cantaloupe Music) {1}: TH:B
  110. Julaba Kunda: Traders (Waulk) {1}: T:80
  111. La Cherga: Revolve (Asphalt Tango) {1}: TH:A-
  112. Dwight Lamb, Jensen and Bugge: Live in Denmark 2010 (Missouri Valley Music) {1}:
  113. Cheikh Lo: Jamm (Nonesuch) {1}: ; V[542-2-20]
  114. Los Cuates de Sinaloa: El Shaka () {1}:
  115. Toby Love: La Voz de la Juventud () {1}:
  116. Lucero: Mi Secreto de Amor () {1}:
  117. Ziggy Marley: Wild and Free (Tuff Gong) {1}:
  118. Steve Mason/Dennis Bovell: Ghosts Outside (Domino) {1}: T:80
  119. Matisyahu: Live at Stubb's Vol II (Fallen Sparks) {1}: Ok:85
  120. Mauricio Meastro: Upside Down () {1}:
  121. Milos: Mediterraneo (Deutsche Grammophon) {1}: YW
  122. Ana Moura: Coliseu (World Village) {1}:
  123. Fidel Nadal: Forever Together () {1}:
  124. Nation Beat: Growing Stone (Barbes) {1}: ; V[902-1-10]
  125. Youssou N'Dour: Dakar-Kingston () {1}:
  126. Gerardo Ortiz: Entre Dios y el Diablo () {1}:
  127. Laura Pausini: Inedito () {1}:
  128. Espinoza Paz: Canciones Que Duelen () {1}:
  129. Prince Polo: Brooklyn Bodega (DubShot) {1}: YW, TH:*
  130. Jenni Rivera: Joyas Frestadas () {1}:
  131. RKM y Ken-Y: Forever () {1}:
  132. Adel Salameh: Awda (Enja) {1}:
  133. Romeo Santos: Formula Vol 1 () {1}:
  134. Basya Schechter: Songs of Wonder (Tzadik) {1}:
  135. Joan Sebastian: Huevos Rancheros () {1}:
  136. Shaggy: Summer in Kingston (, EP) {1}:
  137. Shakira: Live From Paris (Sony Latin Music) {1}: TH:**
  138. Talvin Singh/Niladri Kumar: Together () {1}:
  139. Spiers and Boden: The Works (Navigator) {1}:
  140. Yale Strom and Hot Pstromi: The Devil's Brides: Yiddish and Klezmer Song (Arc Music) {1}: IS:80
  141. Taraf De Haidouks/Kocani Orkestar: Band of Gypsies 2 (Crammed Discs) {1}: MO:80
  142. Third World: Patriots (VP) {1}:
  143. Noel Torres: Llegamos, Estamos y Seguimos () {1}:
  144. Gloria Trevi: Gloria () {1}:
  145. Lucy Ward: Adelphi Has to Fly (Navigator) {1}:
  146. Olivia Wyatt: Staring Into the Sun (Sublime Frequencies) {1}:
  147. Kourosh Yaghmaei: Back From the Brink () {1}:
  148. Zoe: Musica de Fondo MTV Unplugged () {1}:

Notes

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