Here’s a rundown of the essential albums available online and in record stores today:
Arctic Monkeys, Humbug
Grown-up and roughed up Arctic Monkeys struggle to find their inner mannishness.
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Matisyahu, Light
Spiffed-up beats test the mishpucha’s patience.
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Felix Da Housecat, He Was King
Club legend bites historic styles to sharpen shtick.
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The Used, Artwork
Yell, riff, chorus — repeat until the rage subsides.
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Mew, No More Stories…
Floridly pop-rockin’ Danes progress by regressing.
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Mungolian Jet Set, We Gave It All Away…And Now We Are Taking It Back
Scandinavian curiosities stuffed in a jumbo package.
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Jet, Shaka Rock
Unapologetically retro, undeniably lunkheaded.
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