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Breakthrough
Like Colbie Caillat's 2007 debut album, "Coco," her second album, "Breakthrough," is warm and inviting, as she continues marveling over the first pangs of love.
Like Colbie Caillat's 2007 debut album, "Coco," her second album, "Breakthrough," is warm and inviting, as she continues marveling over the first pangs of love.
Baby
There's nothing quite like Ghostface Killah spitting Shaolin slang over a slice of hot buttered soul.
There's nothing quite like Ghostface Killah spitting Shaolin slang over a slice of hot buttered soul.
Light
Matisyahu's third studio album, "Light," finds him revisiting the teachings of his Jewish faith, but also pushing musical boundaries behind traditional reggae.
Matisyahu's third studio album, "Light," finds him revisiting the teachings of his Jewish faith, but also pushing musical boundaries behind traditional reggae.
New Perspective
Panic! at the Disco lost its founding guitarist and bassist in June, but remaining members Brendon Urie and Spencer Smith are still appealing to the Panic! base with bold instrumentation and operatic vocals.
Panic! at the Disco lost its founding guitarist and bassist in June, but remaining members Brendon Urie and Spencer Smith are still appealing to the Panic! base with bold instrumentation and operatic vocals.
Big Dreams & High Hopes
Jack Ingram has graduated from the Texas circuit to the country mainstream in fine fashion, and his appropriately titled new release, "Big Dreams & High Hopes," will only help his star rise higher.
Jack Ingram has graduated from the Texas circuit to the country mainstream in fine fashion, and his appropriately titled new release, "Big Dreams & High Hopes," will only help his star rise higher.
Toes
Zac Brown Band's third single follows a similar arc of chart success as the group's previous hits, "Chicken Fried" and "Whatever It Is," just as it offers a well-worn imagery.
Zac Brown Band's third single follows a similar arc of chart success as the group's previous hits, "Chicken Fried" and "Whatever It Is," just as it offers a well-worn imagery.
Watch Me Fall
For the past decade, Memphis-based punk prodigy Jay Reatard has tirelessly recorded and self-released lo-fi gems, but his proper debut on Matador Records could introduce him to a more mainstream audience.
For the past decade, Memphis-based punk prodigy Jay Reatard has tirelessly recorded and self-released lo-fi gems, but his proper debut on Matador Records could introduce him to a more mainstream audience.
Handel Organ Concertos, Op. 7
Organ virtuoso Richard Egarr delivers a stirring rendition of George Frideric Handel's last published set of instrumental concertos.
Organ virtuoso Richard Egarr delivers a stirring rendition of George Frideric Handel's last published set of instrumental concertos.
Classic Soul Duets: Boy Meets Girl
Sassy soul duets are a tradition as old as the genre itself, and Stax released some of the best.
Sassy soul duets are a tradition as old as the genre itself, and Stax released some of the best.
Walking on a Wire: 1968-2009
It's not easy to sum up the career of English singer/songwriter Richard Thompson, and this four-disc package represents another noble effort: It has all the basics, some interesting album tracks and a booklet that puts his remarkable career into context.
It's not easy to sum up the career of English singer/songwriter Richard Thompson, and this four-disc package represents another noble effort: It has all the basics, some interesting album tracks and a booklet that puts his remarkable career into context.
American Classic
More than 30 years after the release of Willie Nelson's highly acclaimed 1978 standards album "Stardust," the artist cracks open the Great American Songbook once again for his second Blue Note Records release.
More than 30 years after the release of Willie Nelson's highly acclaimed 1978 standards album "Stardust," the artist cracks open the Great American Songbook once again for his second Blue Note Records release.
Ellipse
As tangible as it is ethereal, Imogen Heap's new album, "Ellipse" (the follow-up to her 2005 Grammy Award-nominated breakthrough "Speak for Yourself"), could be the bit of magic she seeks.
As tangible as it is ethereal, Imogen Heap's new album, "Ellipse" (the follow-up to her 2005 Grammy Award-nominated breakthrough "Speak for Yourself"), could be the bit of magic she seeks.
Humbug
Following a three-year period that netted two albums, one Mercury Prize and dozens of headlines pegging the British group as rock's next great hope, the Arctic Monkeys were due for an offbeat, introspective third album.
Following a three-year period that netted two albums, one Mercury Prize and dozens of headlines pegging the British group as rock's next great hope, the Arctic Monkeys were due for an offbeat, introspective third album.
Depeche Mode -- Concert Review
Depeche Mode transforms solace and introspection into a communal concert experience with their very devoted and now cross-generational fans. That's the veteran British band's greatest gift, and Sunday's first of two sold-out historic Hollywood Bowl performances lived up to their legendary status.
Depeche Mode transforms solace and introspection into a communal concert experience with their very devoted and now cross-generational fans. That's the veteran British band's greatest gift, and Sunday's first of two sold-out historic Hollywood Bowl performances lived up to their legendary status.
When I'm Gone
Vivian Girls show growth as songwriters on the hazy tune, embracing their love for Brill Building girl-group harmonies more than ever before.
Vivian Girls show growth as songwriters on the hazy tune, embracing their love for Brill Building girl-group harmonies more than ever before.
My Old, Familiar Friend
The Nashville-based singer/ songwriter Brendan Benson steps up his game on "My Old, Familiar Friend," his fourth solo release and first since a two-album stint fronting the Raconteurs with Jack White.
The Nashville-based singer/ songwriter Brendan Benson steps up his game on "My Old, Familiar Friend," his fourth solo release and first since a two-album stint fronting the Raconteurs with Jack White.
LOL :-)
The most ubiquitous abbreviation and emoticon of the mobile generation are now a song title.
The most ubiquitous abbreviation and emoticon of the mobile generation are now a song title.
Blood From Stars
Two years after the release of his acclaimed album "Civilians," noted producer/songsmith Joe Henry returns with his 11th and most ambitious album to date.
Two years after the release of his acclaimed album "Civilians," noted producer/songsmith Joe Henry returns with his 11th and most ambitious album to date.
Feels Just Like a Love Song
Many of Sara Evans' biggest hits are uptempo, life-affirming tunes ("Born to Fly," "Suds in the Bucket," "A Real Fine Place to Start"), and the Missourian's new single fits perfectly into the hit parade.
Many of Sara Evans' biggest hits are uptempo, life-affirming tunes ("Born to Fly," "Suds in the Bucket," "A Real Fine Place to Start"), and the Missourian's new single fits perfectly into the hit parade.
Jessie James
Judging by some of the song titles ("Guilty," "My Cowboy," "Wanted") on her self-titled debut, one could say that 20-year-old Georgia newcomer Jessie James lives up to her name as the female version of the American outlaw.
Judging by some of the song titles ("Guilty," "My Cowboy," "Wanted") on her self-titled debut, one could say that 20-year-old Georgia newcomer Jessie James lives up to her name as the female version of the American outlaw.
So Fine
"So Fine," the first single from Sean Paul's upcoming "Imperial Blaze," is a litmus test for both the artist and dancehall music itself.
"So Fine," the first single from Sean Paul's upcoming "Imperial Blaze," is a litmus test for both the artist and dancehall music itself.
Hard Believer
The Bay Area guitarist splits his 13th album, "Hard Believer," between covers and originals.
The Bay Area guitarist splits his 13th album, "Hard Believer," between covers and originals.
I Look To You
On the lead single from her first album in seven years, Whitney Houston is both vulnerable and in control.
On the lead single from her first album in seven years, Whitney Houston is both vulnerable and in control.
Justin Moore
Fans of Moore's single "Small Town USA" will love his new self-titled album, which is loaded with references to .44s, the preacher's daughter and working hard.
Fans of Moore's single "Small Town USA" will love his new self-titled album, which is loaded with references to .44s, the preacher's daughter and working hard.
Evacuate the Dancefloor
If Cascada singer Natalie Horler started her career on "American Idol," the country would have fallen in love with her.
If Cascada singer Natalie Horler started her career on "American Idol," the country would have fallen in love with her.
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