Custom Built August 07, 2010 BRET MICHAELS "Custom Built," the Poison frontman's first solo album since 2005's "Freedom of Sound," is a mixed-bag affair, with songs from his various reality TV pursuits sprinkled among new tunes, covers, remixes and a handful of previously released tracks. » Full Story
All About Tonight August 07, 2010 Blake Shelton We know that Blake Shelton can make a solid full-length album, but he's definitely onto something with these "Six Pak" EPs. Like his album "Hillbilly Bone" earlier this year, which reached No. » Full Story
Expo 86 August 07, 2010 Wolf Parade Montreal rock outfit Wolf Parade received critical acclaim for its 2005 debut, "Apologies to the Queen Mary," and three years later for follow-up "At Mount Zoomer." For its third album, "Expo 86," the band tempers the musical diversity of its predecessors and focuses more on standard rock fare. » Full Story
Flesh Tone August 07, 2010 Kelis Buoyed by a favorable divorce settlement, a baby boy and a newly released high-energy dance album, "Flesh Tone," the recently single Kelis is ready to bring the boys back to the yard. » Full Story
Streets of Gold August 07, 2010 3OH!3 Following the release of its much buzzed-about 2008 breakout album, "Want," electro-rap duo 3OH!3 returns with more fast-paced, catchy digital-pop beats on its latest set, "Streets of Gold." The single "My First Kiss" (featuring Ke$ha) displays 3OH!3's knack for bracketing cheeky lyrics with a thumping bassline ("Kisses like whiskey/It gets me drunk/And I wake up in the morning with the taste of your tongue"), and "House Party" could be the 2010 version of the Beastie Boys' 1986 hit "(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party)." Amid a barrage of drumbeats and horns, the track urges listeners to "fuck the clubs" and stay indoors. » Full Story
Disconnect From Desire August 07, 2010 SCHOOL OF SEVEN BELLS It's hard to imagine School of Seven Bells turning to Brian Eno's list of "Oblique Strategies" for inspiration. Because from the sound of its new album, it used his "disconnect from desire" suggestion in title alone. » Full Story
W.ants W.orld W.omen (W.W.W.) August 07, 2010 DWELE Dwele—Kanye West's vocal wingman ("Power," "Flashing Lights") and McDonald's McCafe pitchman—thematically expands his horizons on "W.ants W.orld W.omen (W.W.W.)" Dividing his fourth album into three distinct sections, the Grammy Award-nominated singer/ songwriter explores his desires, shares socio-political views and croons to the ladies against an artful, mood-evoking backdrop of R&B and hip-hop. » Full Story
Heart and Soul August 07, 2010 Kenny G During his nearly 30-year career, Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Kenny G has become one of the most celebrated artists in contemporary jazz. » Full Story
Acolyte August 07, 2010 Delphic British electronic act Delphic's debut album, "Acolyte," is a seamless fusion of electro beats and despondent vocals that serve as the backdrop to a lyrical theme about dealing with the end of a relationship. » Full Story
Hunting High and Low/Scoundrel Days (Remastered Deluxe Edition) August 07, 2010 a-ha Having announced their disbandment after 25 years, the members of iconic Norwegian pop band a-ha conclude their farewell with reissues of 1985 debut "Hunting High and Low" and 1986 follow-up "Scoundrel Days" that brim with demos and remixes. » Full Story
Memphis Blues July 31, 2010 Cyndi Lauper Everyone knows this girl just wants to have fun, but Cyndi Lauper means business on her new album, "Memphis Blues," a guest-studded trip toward Beale Street. » Full Story
The Sellout July 31, 2010 MACY GRAY Hindsight is always 20/20. And in the case of Macy Gray's latest—which she says "reflects my true identity"—it makes you wonder if her career would've lost as much steam if this had followed her 1999 breakthrough, "On How Life Is. » Full Story
Can't Be Tamed July 31, 2010 MILEY CYRUS Miley Cyrus recently admitted in her Billboard cover story that she listens to "zero pop music" and insists that with her own material she's "not just sitting here trying to sell glitz and glamour." » Full Story
We Are Born July 31, 2010 Sia Known for her past collaborations with English electronica band Zero 7 and more recently with Christina Aguilera, Australian artist Sia Furler shines bright on her own on her newest release, "We Are Born." » Full Story
Scream July 31, 2010 Ozzy Osbourne After surveying his life to this point in a best-selling autobiography ("I Am Ozzy"), Ozzy Osbourne incorporates some fresh blood—to good advantage—into his first new album in three years. » Full Story
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