A gutter alternative to Rick Ross, Hood’s third effort is also the rapper’s strongest work to date.
Strong debut album reminiscent of '80s synth pop but with its own distinct feeling.
Amen Dunes' first album with a full band is also its darkest and most accomplished.
Bad Sports play the kind of good, clean punk & roll that the Ramones invented in the mid-'70s and they do it right.
On Sister Vagabond, her tenth album, Candye Kane has really put it all together for her finest studio outing yet, mixing blues, torch soul, and funky swing numbers together into a smart and brassy whole, helped immeasurably by the brilliant guitar playing of longtime cohort Laura Chavez.
Light in the Attic assembles a slew of rare singles played by the late Charles "Packy" Axton as a tribute to his legacy in vintage Southern soul.
The stoner comedy king plays it loose on his third effort, which also happens to be his funniest to date.
A sunnier studio album stays true to the Woodsist band's edgy lo-fi roots.
Glen Campbell's final album, Ghost on the Canvas, is a delicately crafted farewell that recalls his great heights of the '60s.
A subdued album compared to the group's debut, Blue Songs features some atmospheric ballads and a significant portion of downtempo electronic pop.
Jacuzzi Boys’ rollicking, good-natured, well-recorded approach to modern garage rock, as heard on their second album, is a breath of fresh air in a crowded, over-hyped scene.
Jay-Z and Kanye West's full-length collaboration features the ruthless flaunting of material wealth, plenty of political content, and input from dozens of collaborators.
Lenny Kravitz returns to his dazzling studio virtuosity on Black & White America, a record that plays like a miniature pop encyclopedia.
Wayne’s satisfying ninth album features collaborations with many big-name artists, including Rick Ross, Swizz Beatz, and Drake.
Bittersweet and incredibly catchy, Endless Now reveals Male Bonding's full punk-pop with brains and heart potential.
The "comedian's comedian" offers something between a one-man show and a standard standup routine on this hilarious effort.
Drag City reissues remastered versions of his classic American Trilogy albums with a bonus disc and more in a deluxe, limited-edition box.
After literally hundreds of live albums issued in the Middle East, Omar Souleyman gives Westerners a taste of his crackling concert performances.
Outside Society is the first single-disc compilation to highlight Patti Smith's work at Arista and Columbia.
Richard Buckner's Our Blood, delayed by monumental obstacles, ultimately proves well worth the six year wait.
Robert Earl Keen's Ready for Confetti features his most focused songwriting on his best album in nearly 20 years.
The romantic reggae singer delivers classic R&B songs, including a great take on Teddy Pendergrass’ “Love TKO.”
An essential anthology of Mills' three 1979-1981 albums for 20th Century, produced by James Mtume and Reggie Lucas.
Hiring Beck as a producer, Stephen Malkmus & the Jicks tighten up and expand their horizons on Mirror Traffic.
Alternative hip-hop crew the Cool Kids offer a rewarding, De La Soul-esque experience on their official debut album.
The Ettes' fourth album finds the trio going back to producer Ian Watson and a leaner, tougher sound.
Featuring everyone from Tyler, the Creator to Lil Wayne, the West Coast rapper offers his most diverse release to date.
On their Anti debut, Tassili, Mali's Tinariwen play acoustically and add contributions from some Western musicians with excellent results.
The Brooklyn trio conjures up the melancholy spirit of Mazzy Star on its debut, but adds a big dose of pop hooks and energy to the mix.