Two Gallants, 'Two Gallants' (Saddle Creek)

"Electrifying" twosome actually more goofus than gallant.

These San Franciscans became a YouTube sensation last fall when a Houston police officer responded mid-set to a noise complaint with his Taser buzzing. Dude, they're not that loud. On the duo's third album, Adam Stephens strums and picks folkie electric-guitar chords; for embellishment, there's harmonica.

Motion City Soundtrack, 'Even If It Kills Me' (Epitaph)

Minneapolis pop punkers stay together for the kids.

Being Motion City Soundtrack in 2007 must feel a bit like being Gabrielle Carteris in 1990 -- you know, Andrea from Beverly Hills 90210. You're pushing 30, but you make your dough appealing to 17-year-olds and sometimes acting like them, too, no matter your hairline or marital status.

KT Tunstall, 'Drastic Fantastic' (Virgin)

Your aunt's favorite songstress returns in fine form.

With a bit of Chrissie Hynde's swagger and some of Dido's pristine vocal appeal, this strummy Scot created the estro-pop album of '06 with Eye to the Telescope -- heard in countless Hollywood romcoms and TV dramedies.

The Tao of Foo

Aging gracefully with babies in tow, the Foo Fighters gird themselves for a long future together by following a few simple credos.
Photo by Matthias Vriens

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