mumford and sons
sigh no more
2009

nice folk/bluegrass/pop

john martyn
ain't no saint
2008

Released on the eve of the great singer-songwriter's 60th birthday, a volumous 4 cd, career spanning compilation of selections from his 20 studio albums, live tracks and rarities.

ted leo & the pharmacists
the brutalist bricks
2010

review to come

casey baker & the buffalo sinners
linwell
2009
very earnest songs from the former bandmate of dallas green.
manchester orchestra
mean everything to nothing
2009

key tracks: shake it out, i've got friends

modern punk rock angst with a soft side

wolfmother
cosmic egg
2009

crunchy and slick riffs, and a few softer ones

plants and animals
parc avenue
2008

Infectious folk-pop grooves