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New music: in stores and online

Mariah, Phantom Planet, the Kooks and more

April 15, 2008

 
New music: in stores and online
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We're no Einsteins, but we're pretty sure Mariah Carey is the big news in music this week. But the Kooks, Frightened Rabbit and James McMurtry should figure into your calculations, too.
Mariah Carey, 'E=MC2'

pick Mariah Carey, 'E=MC2'

Critic's Rating:
4

The diva digs deeper into urban flavor on 'Emancipation' follow-up

Phantom Planet, 'Raise the Dead'

Phantom Planet, 'Raise the Dead'

Critic's Rating:
2

Former 'O.C.' soundtrackers stumble with uneven fourth record

The Kooks, 'Konk'

pick The Kooks, 'Konk'

Critic's Rating:
4

Brit-rockers break from the pack with great songs and a larger-than-life frontman

Brian Jonestown Massacre, 'My Bloody Underground'

Brian Jonestown Massacre, 'My Bloody Underground'

Critic's Rating:
2

Shambolic 13th album from psych-rock misfits

Thrice, 'The Alchemy Index, Vols. III & IV'

Thrice, 'The Alchemy Index, Vols. III & IV'

Critic's Rating:
3

Ex-screamo kids continue their elemental concept album project

Frightened Rabbit, 'The Midnight Organ Fight'

pick Frightened Rabbit, 'The Midnight Organ Fight'

Critic's Rating:
4 1/2

Scottish trio delivers on its potential and then some

James McMurtry, 'Just Us Kids'

pick James McMurtry, 'Just Us Kids'

Critic's Rating:
4

Underrated Texas singer-songwriter adds more to his excellent catalog

M83, 'Saturdays = Youth'

M83, 'Saturdays = Youth'

Critic's Rating:
3 1/2

Sweeping, ‘80s-inspired electro-pop for your summer romance

Mt. Wilson Repeater, 'Mt. Wilson Repeater'

Mt. Wilson Repeater, 'Mt. Wilson Repeater'

Critic's Rating:
3 1/2

Radar Brothers' Jim Putnam gets spacey on ethereal solo project

Apocalyptica, 'Worlds Collide'

Apocalyptica, 'Worlds Collide'

Critic's Rating:
3

The worlds in question being heavy metal, Finland and cellos

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