The follow-up to Skeletons scales back on the tropical influences, reins in the band's energy, and adds new wave influences to its indie rock sound.
The neo-soul singer partners with Truth & Soul Productions crew for an album more organic and rewarding than his debut.
A heavy, messy, and dynamite return from one of the era's most electrifying vocalists.
The Detroit-based producer uses a live band to create a new flavor of hip-hop on this 2010 release.
Charles Lloyd's Mirror offers his new quartet playing new and older material in a studio setting after the group's 2008 live debut.
Members of the Ladybug Transistor and Crystal Stilts back Comet Gain leader David Christain on an album that has all the imagination and great songs of their respective bands.
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Bowie's stylized reinvention of American soul music christened his new persona, the "Thin White Duke."
The band plays with layers of nostalgia on this surprisingly gentle exploration of how fleeting, and important, memories can be.
Strong, muscled transitional album that finds the band relying as heavily on folk and free jazz as fuzzy, sprawling psych-rock.
On Fire! The Best of 1975-84 collects 24 of Twilley's recordings from Shelter, Arista, and EMI-America.
Electric Six return with Zodiac, the groove heavy soundtrack for all your late night activities.
A relaxed collection of blues, pop standards, New Orleans jazz, and originals, Clapton is one of his simplest and best records.
The debut album from this Virginia indie pop duo matches sweet female vocals with extremely catchy songs that range from shouty post-punk to quiet ballads.
Frankie Rose and the Outs' debut record is near-perfect noise pop that adds some Cramps-style rockabilly to the style's usual girl group and '50s pop influences.
Grinderman 2 is less unhinged than its predecessor but more sonically adventurous, and still packs a wallop.
Ice Cube’s first album since turning 40 masterfully shows younger rappers how to enter middle age with their baller status intact.
Johnson's sprawling album puts the OUTLAW back into country music with grit, craft, and passion.
Justin Townes Earle delivers on the promise of his first two albums with the flawless Harlem River Blues.
The Stereolab and Monade vocalist goes solo with a meditative album in memory of her sister's death.
Postcards is fun. Granted, it is serious-minded fun with ambition, but with Manic Street Preachers, you take fun whenever you can get it, and they’ve never sounded as ebullient as they do here.
DJ Mark Ronson returns with his third studio album, 2010's Record Collection, which includes lead-off single "Bang Bang Bang" featuring Q-Tip and MDNA's Amanda Warner.
No Age's third album is their most tuneful yet, but makes plenty of time for noise and sonic experimentation.
Sprawling yet faultless golden-era rap classic fusing rock-solid production with thoughtful lyrics.
Robert Plant revives the name of his first group, Band of Joy, for a tremendous collection of eclectic covers of folk, rock, blues, and gospel.
Body Talk's second volume presents sweet synth pop that sings the praises of support and companionship.
Duppy Writer ably serves either one of two purposes: as an alternate career retrospective or a remix record of taste and distinction.
The witch house pioneers deliver the eerie but fascinating goods on their debut album.
Where Epic fails to deliver in size, it more than makes up for with material.
Hip-O Select’s 2010 release The Solo Albums, Vol. 1 combines Smokey Robinson’s first two post-Miracles albums -- 1973’s Smokey and its 1974 sequel, Pure Smokey -- on one CD.
An outstanding debut that captures the way a fantastic night out blurs into early-morning memories.
The Charlatans recapture their sense of sonic adventure on Who We Touch, resulting in their freshest, best album since they traded the Happy Mondays for the Rolling Stones.
Given how long these two albums have been out of print, Fleshtones' fans should welcome this set with open arms, and the quality remastering and well-designed booklet add to the value.
Pared down to a duo, the Pipettes shift from the girl group worship of their first album to a more modern, disco-fied sound with equally exciting results.
The legendary Scottish duo's first album in 20 years recaptures the rambunctious indie pop sound of their youth but with a more mature approach.
Trey Songz's fourth album builds on the singer's increasing momentum and features the Top Ten R&B single "Bottoms Up."
A four-disc box that traces disco's origins, peak period, and evolution, combining hits with cult favorites.
Women's sophomore effort, Public Strain, improves upon the indie pop lo-fi sound of their debut with an arresting amount of noise which can be off-putting, but if you stick with the album and listen to it in its entirety -- as it’s made to be heard -- its inherent beauty grows clearer