Drake
Thank Me Later
Pop, R&B, Rap/Hip-Hop

Drake has been labeled hip-hop’s up-and-coming savior. Which begs the question: Does this ambivalent 23-year-old actor-turned-rapper need saving even more …

Christina Aguilera
Bionic
EDM/Electronica/Techno, Pop, R&B

When Christian Aguilera had a son two years ago, she was confronted with a choice: devote herself to being a …

Various/Soundtrack
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
Alternative, Rock

Can’t get enough angst-filled reflections on the paradoxical relationship between love’s eternal power and death’s cold grasp? The third Twilight …

Jack Johnson
To the Sea
Pop, Rock

A light Hawaiian breeze blows. The fire crackles and pops. Jack Johnson is back in the sand with guitar in …

Jennifer Knapp
Letting Go
Folk, Rock

Former CCM singer Jennifer Knapp is back from Australia with a new album—and the confession that she’s been in a …

As I Lay Dying
The Powerless Rise
Christian/Gospel, Metal

This pioneering Christian metalcore act’s fifth release fairly explodes with a prophetic call to renounce the self-serving values of the …

Godsmack
The Oracle
Metal

Godsmack waited four years to release its latest album. But time has not healed all wounds for this chart-topping post-grunge …

Godsmack
The Oracle
Metal

Godsmack waited four years to release its latest album. But time has not healed all wounds for this chart-topping post-grunge …

MercyMe
The Generous Mr. Lovewell
Christian/Gospel, Pop, Rock

The award-winning and multiplatinum-selling MercyMe puts out a concept album of sorts that challenges listeners to … love well.

MGMT
Congratulations
Alternative

The second offering from MGMT defies easy categorization—both in terms of genre and lyrics. But that hasn’t stopped a whole …

Jason Castro
Jason Castro
Pop

Easygoing Jason Castro has taken his sweet time crafting his debut since finishing No. 3 on Season 7 of American …

Slash
Slash
Rock

A lot of water has flowed under the musical bridge since Slash first showed up wielding his Les Paul as …

Usher
Raymond v Raymond
R&B, Rap/Hip-Hop

The 31-year-old R&B maestro says his sixth album is about personal evolution and learning to take responsibility. But should we …

Amy Grant
Somewhere Down the Road
Christian/Gospel, Pop

Amy Grant’s latest studio album returns to her CCM roots and offers easy-on-the-ears encouragement for those traveling life’s rocky roads.

Justin Bieber
My World 2.0
Pop, R&B

Months after his debut EP made him an instant teen-pop idol, Justin Bieber returns with a full-length disc that suggests …