High Maintenance – Miranda Cosgrove – Ever met a new girl at school and thought she wa s beautiful and mysterious and magical. Then got to know her and discovered she was nothing of the sort. Meet Miranda's collaborators, Dr. Luke and Rivers Cuomo. who should start some sort of quality control. This is very, very ordinary teen pop. The icarly girl is a pleasant enough trifle. Her collabs have lost their mysetery.
I Remember Me – Jennifer Hudson – As naff as the album title suggests, it will do well on the R&b but will never crossover. Cookie cutter soul woman.
Scurrilous – Protest The Hero – English early 80s style Heavy metal for Canada, If you like prog, you'll love this. If you don't love prog, you'll like it.
Rare Bird Alert – Steve Martin – The comedian on a pretty good banjo player and, with "Best Love" one of Sir. Paulies best since the Chaos And Creation back in 2005.
This Is Only A Test – The Smoking Popes – Excellent rock album by the Chicago greats. One excellent slab of superior rock after another.
No Colors – The Dodos – Guest artist is Neko Case