Quarters for the Jukebox

In the Jukebox for this week (based off what’s new to me and listed alphabetically by artist; lots to check out):

• Adele—19: The second coming (and soberer?) version of Amy Winehouse?
• Alanis Morissette—Flavors of Entanglement: Alanis goes back to a harder sound with pounding rock and heavy electronic sounds topped off with appropriately placed curse words.
• Bangkok Five—We Love What Kills Us: Album of growling, manic rock with just enough of a dose of music sensibility to keep it cleverly all together—mucho potential to shine.
• Ben Sollee—Learning to Bend: Earnest and beautiful music that touches into folk, soul, blues and pop.
• Dr. John—City That Care Forgot: Big band blues rock with guest appearances by Eric Clapton, Willie Nelson, Ani DiFranco and Terence Blanchard.
• Emmylou Harris—All I Intended to Be: A little country, a little folk, a little adult contemporary pop … .
• The Fratellis: Melodic indie rock from across the pond, this trio has been on the cusp of making it in the U.S. for awhile but haven’t quite taken root. This sophomore album only strengthens their case.
• Jakob Dylan—Seeing Things: The Wallflowers’ front man debuts his solo career with an offering of simply arranged, yet moving songs.

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