Notable Releases
Album Review: The Beach Boys, 'The SMiLE Sessions
October 28, 2011
The Beach Boys' "SMiLE," the first 19 tracks of this five-CD set, is an essential pop music album.
Album Review: Jack's Mannequin, 'People and Things'
October 27, 2011
"People, Running." "Amelia Jean." "Amy, I." It isn't hard to figure out why Andrew McMahon called the new Jack's Mannequin album "People and Things."
Album Review: Martina McBride, 'Eleven'
October 26, 2011
You can take the girl out of Nashville, and apparently you can take some Nashville out of the girl, too—or at least out of Martina McBride on her 11th studio...
Album Review: Justice, 'Audio, Video, Disco'
October 25, 2011
The surprisingly warm-blooded "Audio, Video, Disco" reveals Justice to be human after all.
Kelly Clarkson, 'Stronger': Track-By-Track Review
October 24, 2011
Which songs on Kelly Clarkson's "Stronger" stand up next to Kelly Clarkson's best work? Here's our Twitter-length track-by-track review of each song.
Album Review: Five Finger Death Punch, 'American Capitalist'
October 24, 2011
If anyone thought that a little success might soften Los Angeles rock quintet Five Finger Death Punch, or at least lead it to write some happier lyrics, then think...
Coldplay's 'Mylo Xyloto': Track-By-Track Review
October 20, 2011
Slowly but surely, Coldplay have become the masters of throwing everything at the wall and seeing what sticks. Read our track-by-track review of their latest...
Album Review: Girls, 'Father, Son, Holy Ghost'
October 17, 2011
Girls' small but diverse discography is rapidly becoming as fascinating as the group's head-spinning back-story, which includes a cult, a rich benefactor and...
Jill Scott, 'Hidden Beach Presents: The Original Jill Scott From the Vault Vol....
September 19, 2011
Fans are in for an added treat with this collection comprising new tracks, alternate versions and bonus material recorded during her tenure with Blues Babe/Warner...
O.A.R., 'King'
September 16, 2011
There’s little delirium to be found on the seventh studio disc by this college-fave jam-rock act.