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Give Up the Ghost
On her third studio album, "Give Up the Ghost," the singer/songwriter channels heartache, fear, nostalgia and joy in nearly the same breath, creating a vivid pastiche of alt-folk pop.
On her third studio album, "Give Up the Ghost," the singer/songwriter channels heartache, fear, nostalgia and joy in nearly the same breath, creating a vivid pastiche of alt-folk pop.
If You Only Knew
Shinedown follows up its biggest hit to date ("Second Chance") with another modern rock gem.
Shinedown follows up its biggest hit to date ("Second Chance") with another modern rock gem.
3
At this point, the formula for a Britney Spears hit has been nailed a dozen times over, and "3"—the lone new song on the singer's upcoming greatest-hits set—has all the right ingredients, too
At this point, the formula for a Britney Spears hit has been nailed a dozen times over, and "3"—the lone new song on the singer's upcoming greatest-hits set—has all the right ingredients, too
Doin' My Thing
The listener won't be sniffling through the spirited 11-song "Doin' My Thing," which begins with the winking witticisms of the Brad Paisley-like song "Rain Is a Good Thing," followed by the buoyant pop of the title track.
The listener won't be sniffling through the spirited 11-song "Doin' My Thing," which begins with the winking witticisms of the Brad Paisley-like song "Rain Is a Good Thing," followed by the buoyant pop of the title track.
Wheels
Dave Grohl quietly rails against all things monotonous on "Wheels," one of two previously unreleased tracks that appears on Foo Fighters' upcoming "Greatest Hits" album.
Dave Grohl quietly rails against all things monotonous on "Wheels," one of two previously unreleased tracks that appears on Foo Fighters' upcoming "Greatest Hits" album.
Have Guitar, Will Travel
At the beginning of 2009, Joe Perry didn't plan to record a solo album, but the guitarist wound up making the most fully realized set he's created outside of Aerosmith.
At the beginning of 2009, Joe Perry didn't plan to record a solo album, but the guitarist wound up making the most fully realized set he's created outside of Aerosmith.
There Is No Enemy
Built to Spill's seventh release finds the band exploring new influences outside of the familiar indie-rock territory while still indulging in the transcendent guitar solos it's become known for.
Built to Spill's seventh release finds the band exploring new influences outside of the familiar indie-rock territory while still indulging in the transcendent guitar solos it's become known for.
Fuerza Natural
"I never felt so fine," Gustavo Cerati sings on the title track to his new album, "Fuerza Natural"—and then proves it with a set of intricately crafted and introspective folky melodies, psychedelic splashes and power pop.
"I never felt so fine," Gustavo Cerati sings on the title track to his new album, "Fuerza Natural"—and then proves it with a set of intricately crafted and introspective folky melodies, psychedelic splashes and power pop.
Colour Me Free
Stone continues to hit each note with the precise amount of retro pomp that one would expect, and there are again moments when the '70s soul love affair gets a little carried away.
Stone continues to hit each note with the precise amount of retro pomp that one would expect, and there are again moments when the '70s soul love affair gets a little carried away.
Southern Voice
Tim McGraw is one introspective SOB, or so it seems on his latest album, "Southern Voice." He doesn't reveal any new sides to his personality on the mostly down-tempo set, but he does prove that when it rains, it pours.
Tim McGraw is one introspective SOB, or so it seems on his latest album, "Southern Voice." He doesn't reveal any new sides to his personality on the mostly down-tempo set, but he does prove that when it rains, it pours.
Out of Ashes
There's a question that lingers when listening to the debut album from Dead by Sunrise, the new project from Linkin Park's Chester Bennington: What can he do musically in this setting that he can't in his day job? The answer, apparently, is quite a bit.
There's a question that lingers when listening to the debut album from Dead by Sunrise, the new project from Linkin Park's Chester Bennington: What can he do musically in this setting that he can't in his day job? The answer, apparently, is quite a bit.
All in One
Despite Bebel Gilberto's Brazilian musical bloodlines (her father is João Gilberto and her mother is Miúcha), she didn't achieve widespread notoriety until she left the South American country.
Despite Bebel Gilberto's Brazilian musical bloodlines (her father is João Gilberto and her mother is Miúcha), she didn't achieve widespread notoriety until she left the South American country.
11th Dimension
Unabashedly retro, Casio-style keyboards kick off the first single from Strokes frontman Julian Casablancas' anticipated solo debut album, "Phrazes for the Young."
Unabashedly retro, Casio-style keyboards kick off the first single from Strokes frontman Julian Casablancas' anticipated solo debut album, "Phrazes for the Young."
Mountain Soul II
Patty Loveless has an innate soulfulness that can't be taught, bought or won on a reality show.
Patty Loveless has an innate soulfulness that can't be taught, bought or won on a reality show.
TiK ToK
After lending her vocals to Flo Rida's "Right Round," Ke$ha offers her own fun and frivolous ode to a wild night out.
After lending her vocals to Flo Rida's "Right Round," Ke$ha offers her own fun and frivolous ode to a wild night out.
I and Love and You
On past albums, the Avett Brothers' greatest attribute has been their ability to lure comfortable yet elegant fireplace melodies from just a handful of guitars and one DNA strand.
On past albums, the Avett Brothers' greatest attribute has been their ability to lure comfortable yet elegant fireplace melodies from just a handful of guitars and one DNA strand.
Let's Just Fall in Love Again
With this year's top "American Idol" finalists nearing the release of their solo debuts, it might be easy to forget that season seven's Jason Castro is also putting out his own on Nov. 17.
With this year's top "American Idol" finalists nearing the release of their solo debuts, it might be easy to forget that season seven's Jason Castro is also putting out his own on Nov. 17.
Black Gives Way to Blue
Alice in Chains singer Layne Staley is gone but hardly forgotten—at least not as an integral component of the band's murky, melodic brand of hard rock.
Alice in Chains singer Layne Staley is gone but hardly forgotten—at least not as an integral component of the band's murky, melodic brand of hard rock.
The Sun Came Out
7 Worlds Collide's new double-disc album, "The Sun Came Out," is the answer to a question few had probably thought to ask: What would happen if members of Crowded House, the Smiths, Radiohead, Wilco, assorted family members and other guests spent three weeks in a recording studio?
7 Worlds Collide's new double-disc album, "The Sun Came Out," is the answer to a question few had probably thought to ask: What would happen if members of Crowded House, the Smiths, Radiohead, Wilco, assorted family members and other guests spent three weeks in a recording studio?
Scars
If Basement Jaxx has a flaw, it's the group's tendency to overdo: too many of the craziest sounds you've ever heard happening at once, at too high a volume, surrounding one defenseless vocal line.
If Basement Jaxx has a flaw, it's the group's tendency to overdo: too many of the craziest sounds you've ever heard happening at once, at too high a volume, surrounding one defenseless vocal line.
Music Inspired by More Than a Game
The soundtrack to the sports documentary "More Than a Game," a coming-of-age story about friendship and loyalty among five young basketball players in the face of adversity, is much like the film: inspiring, with a star-studded lineup.
The soundtrack to the sports documentary "More Than a Game," a coming-of-age story about friendship and loyalty among five young basketball players in the face of adversity, is much like the film: inspiring, with a star-studded lineup.
Ghostdini: The Wizard of Poetry in Emerald City
In the past decade, Ghostface Killah has moved away from the esoteric beats of his Wu-Tang Clan cuts to explore buttery soul rhythms.
In the past decade, Ghostface Killah has moved away from the esoteric beats of his Wu-Tang Clan cuts to explore buttery soul rhythms.
Baby By Me
On the heels of Ghostface Killah and Raheem DeVaughn's "Baby," 50 Cent's "Baby by Me" is another shout-out to lucrative childbearing, as the pragmatic Queens rapper offers a woman the chance to "have a baby by me, baby, be a millionaire."
On the heels of Ghostface Killah and Raheem DeVaughn's "Baby," 50 Cent's "Baby by Me" is another shout-out to lucrative childbearing, as the pragmatic Queens rapper offers a woman the chance to "have a baby by me, baby, be a millionaire."
Closer to the Bone
As the title suggests, Kris Kristofferson's newest album, "Closer to the Bone," is an attempt to reach new depths of vulnerability—a portrait of an old man, laid bare following his 2006 opus, "This Old Road" (which was his first recording after a 12-year hiatus).
As the title suggests, Kris Kristofferson's newest album, "Closer to the Bone," is an attempt to reach new depths of vulnerability—a portrait of an old man, laid bare following his 2006 opus, "This Old Road" (which was his first recording after a 12-year hiatus).
Over You
Honor Society wraps post-breakup angst into a cathartic, three-minute package on "Over You," the opening track from the group's just-released debut album, "Fashionably Late."
Honor Society wraps post-breakup angst into a cathartic, three-minute package on "Over You," the opening track from the group's just-released debut album, "Fashionably Late."
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