CD of the Week

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		The Soul Truth The second-generation blues star and first-class belter just released her fourth album. She's been blessed with some great collaborations along the way--her last album was produced by Dr. John. The... Find out more about The Soul Truth »
		Mr Hollywood Jr. 1947 Michael Penn's new album, his fifth overall, is his first recorded and released outside of the major record labels. Recorded at his home studio, the album is generally set in post-World War II Los... Find out more about Mr Hollywood Jr. 1947 »
		Rebel, Sweetheart Mike Sauter, WYEP Music Director Find out more about Rebel, Sweetheart »
		Don't Ask Don't Tell After releasing rather few new albums in the past decade, Michelle Shocked currently has out not one, not two, but three new albums. Don't Ask Don't Tell is ostensibly the rock 'n' roll CD. There... Find out more about Don't Ask Don't Tell »
		Guero The eighth album by Beck continues his musical evolution with a complicated, 14-song album which will variously delight, amaze, and confound listeners. He's got his usual fascinating melange of... Find out more about Guero »
		The Mysterious Production of Eggs The fifth album by the Chicago native by the inventive singer/songwriter, known of late for his fascinating and unique layered sound--chock full of violin, glockenspiel, and like any good bird,... Find out more about The Mysterious Production of Eggs »
		Martha Wainwright The debut album from yet another talented member of the Wainwright family demonstrates clearly how deep that gene pool truly is. The daughter of Loudon Wainwright III and Kate McGarrigle, and the... Find out more about Martha Wainwright »
		Heard It on the X The third album from the collective Los Super Seven assembled by artist manager Dan Goodman is an energized package of Latin rock and pop-tinged songs. Each outing for the collective not only has a... Find out more about Heard It on the X »
		We Will Become Like Birds Erin McKeown's fourth album is a deeply personal release, dealing with breakup and life transition. From the negative experiences which served as the album's wellspring, McKeown has crafted a... Find out more about We Will Become Like Birds »
		Songs for Silverman Songs for Silverman is the second solo album from Ben Folds, and his first studio outing in 4 years. It's a work of subtely and maturity from a master of melodious piano-pop. From "Battle of Who... Find out more about Songs for Silverman »
		Haughty Melodic Former Soul Coughing frontman Mike Doughty has emerged with his first full-fledged studio album since the dissolution of his erstwhile quirky New York band. That the album is clever, witty, and a... Find out more about Haughty Melodic »
		Verve Remixed 3 The third CD of the series continues its high standards of great source material from the Verve Records' vault, groovily remixed by some talented producers and DJs. Perhaps the best track on... Find out more about Verve Remixed 3 »
		Twenty The five-time Grammy-winning blues/R... Find out more about Twenty »
		In Your Arms Again The veteran bluesman's latest CD provides another strong entry into the 42-year, and around 30-album career. A stripped-down affair recorded in a trio configuration, In Your Arms Again is a... Find out more about In Your Arms Again »
		Strangers The third full-length album by the English singer and songwriter features more of his standard terrific pop melodies, chock full of rough edges and singalong choruses. Harcourt can craft fine songs,... Find out more about Strangers »
		Nashville Josh Rouse, the Nebraska-born singer/songwriter is no longer based in Nashville, as he has been for years. He's now living in Spain. So just as his last album commemorated the year of his birth, 1972... Find out more about Nashville »
		Back to Me Sophomore slump? What sophomore slump? The Ottawa singer/songwriter's second album packs as much of a punch as her debut. On this release, Edwards fights her way through a maelstrom of memories and... Find out more about Back to Me »
		Fine Upstanding Citizen This is Maia Sharp's third album, and it's just as solid as her last one, 2002's self-titled CD. Those who are enamored of her powerful voice and songwriting skills will find much to like on this... Find out more about Fine Upstanding Citizen »
		The Beekeeper Tori Amos' latest disc is her eighth solo album of new material, and while it doesn't fully return her to the emotional directness or melodic power of her early '90s discs, it comes close. Like 2002'... Find out more about The Beekeeper »
		Forever Hasn't Happened Yet The new solo album by the former bass player for the rootsy L.A. punk band X is a diverse collection of tunes about troubled souls, from the emotionally-charged acoustic number "Twin Brother" to the... Find out more about Forever Hasn't Happened Yet »
		Strawberry Lover Singer/songwriter Jess Klein's first album since her work with the 2002 supergroup Voices on the Verge is quite an enjoyable collection of songs. Although born in and a current resident of New... Find out more about Strawberry Lover »
		In Between Dreams Hawaii native Jack Johnson, a professional surfer and filmmaker in addition to a singer/songwriter, continues his seemingly never-ending talent showcase with this third album (not including... Find out more about In Between Dreams »
		Knuckle Down The 13th album from Buffalo, NY's most successful export in fiercely-independent music marks a promising return to form for DiFranco with a richly-textured collection of songs. Knuckle Down... Find out more about Knuckle Down »
		Standing Room Only The 18th album from the long-running blues collective is a polished collection of 14 songs, spanning the gamut from the R... Find out more about Standing Room Only »
		The Tigers Have Spoken The fourth album by alt-country singer/songwriter Neko Case is also her first live album. A brief collection of tunes--clocking in under 33 minutes of music--The Tigers Have Spoken is nonetheless a... Find out more about The Tigers Have Spoken »