Black Ribbons
Waylon's son ditches country-rock and enlists a new band for a psychedelic-tinged classic-rock odyssey with shades of Pink Floyd and narration by Stephen King.
BROKEN BELLS
Broken Bells
Danger Mouse has done it again. After Gnarls Barkley, the producer hooks up with the Shins' leader James Mercer for a cool mix of Brit-pop and beats.
GARY ALLAN
Get Off on the Pain
Allan may not be the best country singer or songwriter. Still, tunes like "Kiss Me When I'm Down" and the masochism-streaked title track will get you off.
CITIZEN COPE
The Rain-Water LP
Effectively evoking the LP era, singer-songwriter Clarence Greenwood nods to '70s soul and pop while showing a social consciousness.
