Artist: R.E.M.

This is REM at its best in 10 years! REM has (FINALLY!!!) returned to its roots of jangly Buck guitar and divine Stipe/Mills harmonies. From the very first track this album is channeling LRP and for once in a decade they have an album that can be listened to from beginning to end (think OOT & AFTP). One where the tracks flow into each other and don't beg the use of the 'next track' function on your cd/dvd player. While I have plenty of favorite moments over the past three albums none of them gave me the feeling of oneness but more that of individual experiments compiled together. This is the album REM fans have been waiting for!!! An absolute masterpiece!... [More]

Artist: Mudcrutch

"I just finished a record with Mudcrutch, my old band before the Heartbreakers. I am over the moon about it. I couldn't have hoped for it to be as good as it came out." In summer 2007, Tom Petty reunited Mudcrutch, consisting of himself, Heartbreakers Mike Campbell and Benmont Tench, original bandmember Tom Leadon, and Randall Marsh, who joined when Mudcrutch first went to Los Angeles in search of a record deal in the early 70s. Now, more than 30 years later, Mudcrutch finally has its debut album. With new Petty songs and a handful of covers, the self-titled disc is both classic rock and a rock classic.... [More]

Artist: Steve Winwood

Nine Lives expands on all the many phases and turns of Steve Winwood's lustrous career, bristling with his pure joy of music-making. The new songs range from the inspiring "Fly" to the burning "Dirty City" (featuring a guest appearance by long-time friend Eric Clapton) to the simmering "Hungry Man", joining a canon that spans more than forty years to include some of the most beloved songs of modern pop and rock.... [More]

Artist: Death Cab for Cutie

This album easily deserves a 5 star rating, but the release of "Transatlanticism" keeps it from receiving one. If you loved that album then this one is a must have. "Narrow Stairs" is so well written and will keep you listening again and again. If you are one of those people who bought "Plans" due to some of the singles you heard on the radio I would use caution when purchasing this CD because it may not be for you. This CD would be best compared to "Transatlanticism" , so if you fell in love with that release don't hesitate to pick this one up. You'll love it.... [More]

Artist: Death Cab for Cutie

Consolers Of The Lonely follows TheRaconteurs 2006 debut album BrokenBoy Soldiers, which went Top 10, wasGrammy® nominated for Best RockAlbum, and spun off a #1 Modern Rock hit. Led by singer-songwriter-guitarists Jack White of The White Stripes and Brendan Benson, The Raconteursrelocated to Nashville and moved toWarner Bros. Fascinating, engaging, and rocking, Consolers Of The Lonelyfulfills the promise of the teaming oftwo masters of power pop.... [More]