Here’s a rundown of the essential albums available online and in record stores today:
Maximo Park, Quicken the Heart
Snappy U.K. eggheads still bringing the drama.
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Cam’ron, Crime Pays
Yet another volume of yayo-inspired verse.
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Meat Puppets, Sewn Together
Kurt Cobain’s old pals spiff up their encore run.
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The Crystal Method, Divided by Night
You’ve not come a terribly long way, baby.
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The Datsuns, HeadStunts
Time to discontinue the brand? (See auto.)
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Steve Earle, Townes
Wild-eyed survivor celebrates late mentor.
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The Wooden Birds, Magnolia
Ex-slowcore mesmerist takes a more direct tack.
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Wussy, Wussy
Turning our everyday bummers into untidy art.
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