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Alice in Chains, 'Black Gives Way to Blue' - Metareview

The long-awaited Alice in Chains' fourth studio album, 'Black Gives Way to Blue,' will be out in stores Sept. 29. The first album in 14 years includes new material from the Seattle-grunge band, ...(read more)

Pearl Jam, 'Backspacer' - Metareview

'Backspacer' -- Pearl Jam's ninth album released Sept. 20 -- takes us back to the band's Seattle-grunge era, but with pop and new wave-infused rock 'n roll. The album has more optimistic, ...(read more)

Nelly Furtado, 'Mi Plan' - Metareview

Nelly Furtado's fourth studio album and premiere full-length Spanish album 'Mi Plan,' hit stores on Sept. 15. The release follows her successful 2006 album 'Loose,' and encompasses a handful of ...(read more)

Muse, 'The Resistance' - Metareview

Muse's first studio album in three years (released Sept. 15) is causing quite the commotion. For starters, look at the album cover - it's just screaming loudness; a harmonious universe with multiple ...(read more)

Jay-Z, 'The Blueprint 3' - Metareview

"The Blueprint 3" (Roc Nation/Atlantic) -- Jay-Z's 11th studio album and the finale of the Blueprint album trilogy -- is in stores now. This will be Jay-Z's first album on his new Roc Nation label ...(read more)

Pete Yorn & Scarlett Johansson, 'Break Up' - Metareview

Pete Yorn and Scarlett Johansson team up for their debut album 'Break-up' (Atco/Rhino) set to release September 8. The 1960s Serge Gainsbourg/Brigitte Bardot-inspired duet complements both the ...(read more)

Whitney Houston, 'I Look to You' - Metareview

Whitney Houston's highly-anticipated album 'I Look to You' (Artista) will finally be arriving in stores September 1. Houston has been working on this album with Clive Davis since 2007 -- her first ...(read more)

Cobra Starship 'Hot Mess' - Metareview

Cobra Starship gained notoriety for the theme song to the 2006 movie Snakes on a Plane. Over the past month the band's song 'Good Girls Go Bad' from the new album 'Hot Mess' has been playing non-stop ...(read more)

Modest Mouse 'No One's First and You're Next' - Metareview

The new EP from indie stars Modest Mouse is out and the critics are having their say. The album features unreleased tracks from the band's two previous studio albums. Hear the album on Spinner's ...(read more)

Jordin Sparks 'Battlefield' - Metareview

Jordin Sparks' sophomore album 'Battlefield' hit stores July 21st. Most reviewers agree Sparks' second attempt trumps her first. Hear the album on AOL Music's Free Full CD Listening Party (Please ...(read more)

Maxwell 'BLACKsummers'night' - Metareview

After taking an eight year break from the music industry, Maxwell is back and is dishing out the same soul and fire that distinguished him with his 1996 debut album. Hear the album on AOL Music's ...(read more)

Rob Thomas 'Cradlesong' - Metareview

It's been four years since Rob Thomas released his last solo effort, 'Something to Be,' and today his new album, 'Cradlesong,' hit stores. Reviews of the album have been positive, and you can listen ...(read more)



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