Picks and Pans Review: Recent Raves

UPDATED 07/31/2006 at 01:00 AM EDT Originally published 07/31/2006 at 01:00 AM EDT

Johnny Cash, American V: A Hundred Highways: Recorded in the months before his death, this haunting disc finds the country legend poignantly looking back on the road traveled and facing his final journey.

Elvis Costello & Allen Toussaint, The River in Reverse: Wry veteran Costello joins New Orleans piano man and R&B treasure Toussaint on a memorable album full of irresistible grooves and social commentary.

India.Arie, Testimony: Vol. 1, Life & Relationship: On her inspirational third album, Arie finds strength, courage and wisdom from a failed relationship. Play this the next time you feel the urge to burn all his stuff.

Julie Roberts, Men & Mascara: Roberts's blues-tinged vocals deepen the indigo shade of the country tunes on her achingly good second CD, which should come with waterproof mascara.

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