Music Editorial Reviews
Listen Up: Amy Grant, Vampire Weekend, Demi Lovato
Two ladies of pop and one quartet of alt-rock have new albums out this week.
Listen Up album of the week: 'West of Memphis'
by Jerry Shriver, USA TODAY - January 14, 2013
Three stars for the eclectic collection inspired by the documentary.
Listen up album of the week: 'Paramore'
by Brian Mansfield, Special for USA TODAY - April 10, 2013
The band's fourth studio album earns three and a half stars out of four.
Dave Matthews Band evolves in new 'World'
By Brian Mansfield, Special for USA TODAY - September 20, 2012
The band achieves balance in the midst of transformation on its eighth studio album, 'Away From the World.'
Madeleine Peyroux: The Blue Room
Elysa Gardner - May 23, 2013
Album: The Blue RoomArtist: Madeleine PeyrouxRelease date: Mar. 6, 2013Download: Take These Chains, Desperadoes Under the Eaves In Peyroux's singing, there's a fine line between moody and soporific. Too many tracks here are the latter. Larry Klein produces a mix of...
Listen up: The xx, Avett Brothers, David Byrne
'La Futura' is ZZ Top's first album since 2003. And David Byrne teams with St. Vincent for 'Love This Giant
Listen Up: Frank Ocean, Soul Asylum, more
By Elysa Gardner, Jerry Shriver and Brian Mansfield, USA TODAY - July 17, 2012
Plus, new albums from Old Crow Medicine Show and The Farm, Inc.
Boz Scaggs: Memphis 
Steve Jones - May 23, 2013
Album: MemphisArtist: Boz ScaggsRelease date: Mar. 6, 2013Download: Mixed Up Shook Up Girl, Dry Spell, Rainy Night in Georgia The singer/songwriter's first album in five years oozes with the soul of the title city. This eclectic batch of mostly cover songs was recorded...
Nas toasts maturity on 'Life is Good'
By Steve Jones, USA TODAY - July 17, 2012
The rapper reflects on his hard-earned wisdom on his new album.
Ashley Monroe: Like a Rose
Brian Mansfield - May 23, 2013
Album: Like a RoseArtist: Ashley MonroeRelease date: Mar. 6, 2013Download: Weed Instead of Roses, You Ain't Dolly (And You Ain't Porter) Nashville's lovers of traditional country have raved about the Pistol Annies member's staggering talent for years. With this Vince...
