Here’s a rundown of the essential albums available online and in record stores today:
- Guns N’ Roses, Chinese Democracy
Finally, the balls-out going-away party Dubya deserves. Read >>
- The Killers, Day and Age
Brandon Flowers and Co. cruise the Vegas Strip once again. Read >>
- Kanye West, 808’s and Heartbreak
SPIN’s Charles Aaron appraises the ambitious rapper’s new lovelorn release. Read >>
- The Fireman, Electric Arguments
Formerly boring Beatle side project catches startling spark. Read >>
- Kid Sister, Dream Date
Party-startin’ Chicago MC keeps it frothy. Read >>
- Scott Weiland, “Happy” In Galoshes
Alt-rock misfit compensates for past atrocities — sort of. Read >>
- Supersuckers, Get It Together
The anti-Radiohead start third decade with a twangy bang.Read >>
More on SPIN.com:
>> First Listen: New Guns N’ Roses Single Reviewed
>> Killers on New Single: “It’s Pet Shop Boys Meets Johnny Cash”
>> Paul McCartney Reunites Fireman for New Record
>> Turn Up the Vote: Kid Sister
>> Exclusive Song: Scott Weiland, “Crash”
