Emmylou Harris All I Intended to Be
(Nonesuch)
Country and folk legend Harris presents original material along with covers of songs by the likes of Tracy Chapman and Merle Haggard. Guest vocals are courtesy of Vince Gill and Dolly Parton.

Mötley Crüe Saints of Los Angeles
(Eleven Seven Music)
The original lineup is back for “some of the better songs we’ve had in years,” says bass player Nikki Sixx.

Aimee Mann @#%&*!
Smilers
(Superego Records)
Indie singer-songwriter Mann presents her seventh solo album, featuring 13 new songs with sounds ranging from synth-pop to barroom piano.

Alanis Morissette Flavors of Entanglement
(Warner Bros.)
In the wake of her split from Ryan Reynolds, Morissette does what she does best — a breakup album. The deluxe edition contains five extra songs.

Katy Perry One of the Boys
(Capitol)
Perry, who’s like an American Lily Allen, is storming the pop charts with cheeky tunes like “I Kissed a Girl” and “Ur So Gay.” (Sense a pattern?)

Coldplay Viva La Vida
(Capitol)
Is Coldplay cool again? Chris Martin’s soft-rock band tries to get its edge back by focusing on the rock part.

Gavin Rossdale Wanderlust
(Interscope)
The debut solo album from the former Bush frontman (and Gwen Stefani’s husband) features a collection of rock anthems that are appealing, but generally tepid.

Ashanti The Declaration
(Universal Motown)
The Grammy-winning R&B star is back with her first album in four years. Try “The Way That I Love You.”

My Morning Jacket Evil Urges
(Ato Records/Red)
This amazing alt-country group is back with another great album, adding some Prince and prog rock to the mix.

The Rosewood Thieves Rise & Shine
These Grey’s Anatomy darlings have struck a retro chord with their indie-rock debut. Check out “Heavy Eyes” and “Junkyard Julie.”

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