The past several My Morning Jacket albums have each reflected the passion that the band shares for music from all categories while continuing to nurture their signature aesthetic. Stylistically, "Evil Urges" is the album that My Morning Jacket has been making for almost 10 years.
N.E.R.D.'s "Seeing Sounds" is a blistering mash-up of booming hip-hop beats, roller-coastering rock riffs, rumbling crunk rhythms and scintillating soul music. "Seeing Sounds" grinds everything together, evoking a sound that is un-tethered by preconceptions and convention.
"Tha Carter III" showcases Lil Wayne's tremendous growth as an artist since the release of his last album, "Tha Carter II." The deluxe version of "III" includes "The Leaks" album, available for the first time on CD.
"Most of my career," says Emmylou Harris, "I've been a finder of songs, a gatherer of songs, so this showcases, in part, that side of what I do." "All I Intended To Be" includes guest appearances from Dolly Parton, Vince Gill, the McGarrigle sisters and more.
"Like a Fire," Solomon Burke's third Shout! Factory release, features songs written specifically for the Grammy-winning King of Rock 'n' Soul by an all-star group of songwriters, including Eric Clapton, Ben Harper, Jesse Harris and Keb' Mo. All of whom just happen to be some of his biggest fans.