Music Editorial Reviews
1. Neil Diamond, 'Home Before Dark'
By Adam McKibbin - May 5, 2008
No 'Sweet Caroline 2,' but a pleasing set from the folk-rock veteran
2. Madonna, 'Hard Candy'
By Andy Hermann - April 28, 2008
Great beats and hot guest stars can't quite save Madge's latest
3. The Roots, 'Rising Down' 
By Scott Thill - April 28, 2008
A defiant classic for troubled times from Philly's leading hip-hop crew
4. Portishead, 'Third'
By Scott Thill - April 28, 2008
Dark trip-hop pioneers break their 11-year silence with an experimental bang
5. Dizzee Rascal, 'Maths + English'
By Adam McKibbin - April 28, 2008
Nimble Brit rapper branches out beyond grime
6. Puscifer, 'V Is for Viagra: The Remixes'
By Adam McKibbin - April 28, 2008
Tool frontman’s bawdy side project gets sliced and diced
7. Augustana, 'Can't Love, Can't Hurt'
By Jeff Miller - April 28, 2008
Rock balladeers behind the hit ‘Boston’ return
8. Robyn, 'Robyn'
By Andy Gillette - April 28, 2008
Swedish pop diva finally makes her grown-up return to the U.S.
9. Santogold, 'Santogold'
By Jeff Miller - April 29, 2008
Much-hyped newcomer unleashes a global dance party
10. Jamie Lidell, 'Jim'
By Tamara Palmer - April 29, 2008
British soul singer bids for happiest album of the year
11. Def Leppard, 'Songs from the Sparkle Lounge'
By Kirk Miller - April 29, 2008
‘80s hard rockers are still searching for a 21st century identity
12. Mindless Self Indulgence, 'If'
By Kirk Miller - April 29, 2008
Electro-industrial pranksters are the biggest band you've never heard of
13. Flight of the Conchords, 'Flight of the Conchords'
By Adam McKibbin - April 21, 2008
HBO comedy stars showcase songs from their first season
14. Ashlee Simpson, 'Bittersweet World'
By Tamara Palmer - April 22, 2008
Party rock that outclasses her sister, at least
15. Lyrics Born, 'Everywhere at Once'
By Matt Pais - April 21, 2008
More party-starting personality from one of our favorite rap voices
16. Billy Bragg, 'Mr. Love and Justice'
By Adam McKibbin - April 21, 2008
Strident protest singer mellows with age—a little
17. Atmosphere, 'When Life Gives You Lemons...'
By Scott Thill - April 21, 2008
Minnesota indie-hoppers continue to refine their cerebral style
18. El Perro del Mar, 'From the Valley to the Stars'
By Scott T. Sterling - April 22, 2008
Swedish ingénue imagines the greatest girl-group on the moon
19. Story of the Year, 'The Black Swan'
By Kirk Miller - April 21, 2008
More screamo-lite from St. Louis modern rockers
20. Tokyo Police Club, 'Elephant Shell'
By Matt Pais - April 21, 2008
One album in, Canadian indie rockers already sound more grown up
21. Blind Melon, 'For My Friends'
By Scott Thill - April 21, 2008
'90s alt-rockers' comeback is not as bad as it could have been
22. Mariah Carey, 'E=MC2'
By Tamara Palmer - April 15, 2008
The diva digs deeper into urban flavor on 'Emancipation' follow-up
23. The Kooks, 'Konk'
By Jeff Miller - April 14, 2008
Brit-rockers break from the pack with great songs and a larger-than-life frontman
24. Phantom Planet, 'Raise the Dead'
By Matt Rodbard - April 14, 2008
Former 'O.C.' soundtrackers stumble with uneven fourth record
25. Brian Jonestown Massacre, 'My Bloody Underground'
By Adam McKibbin - April 14, 2008
Shambolic 13th album from psych-rock misfits
