Picks and Pans Review: Recent Raves

UPDATED 10/16/2006 at 01:00 AM EDT Originally published 10/16/2006 at 01:00 AM EDT

>The Killers, Sam's Town On their ambitious second album, the Killers venture into the arena-rock realm of Bruce Springsteen. The awesome, anthemic "When You Were Young" is a direct homage to "Born to Run."

Aaron Neville, Bring It On Home ... The Soul Classics While imbuing these soul classics with his wondrously vibrant voice, Neville also gives a nod to the artists who made them hits, from Otis Redding to Ben E. King.

Alan Jackson, Like Red on a Rose Jackson turned to bluegrass star Alison Krauss to produce his latest disc, and the result is an entertaining change of pace that synthesizes the talents of both.

Scissor Sisters, Tah-dah Scissor Sisters put their boogie shoes back on for their second CD, which, with groovy tunes like "I Don't Feel Like Dancin'," is as delightful as its title.

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