Lupe Fiasco, 'Lupe Fiasco's The Cool' (Atlantic/1st & 15th)
The bookish rapper keeps twisting the plot.
By Kyle Anderson 01.18.08 4:17 AM
The Rumble Strips, 'Alarm Clock EP' (Kanine)
The Dexys Midnight Runners revival starts (and ends?) here.
By Julia Simon 01.18.08 4:17 AM
Marah, 'Angels of Destruction!' (Yep Roc)
Nick Hornby's wet-dream bar band still battering audiences into submission.
By Jon Young 01.18.08 4:17 AM
James Murphy & Pat Mahoney, 'Fabriclive 36' (Fabric)
DFA prof teaches another section of his advanced class in disco history.
By James Hunter 01.18.08 4:17 AM
Sia, 'Some People Have Real Problems' (MPR)
Playful Australian chanteuse shines when she swoons.
By Shannon Zimmerman 01.18.08 4:17 AM
Liam Finn, 'I'll Be Lightning' (Yep Roc)
Well-versed pop rock from New Zealand's fortunate son.
By Shannon Zimmerman 01.18.08 4:17 AM
