By refocusing on the dancefloor, the Rapture remains a step ahead.

Although the mix of dance beats, pounding basslines and palatable vocals is occasionally marred by mundane R&B tracks like "Until the End of Time," there are far more pop gems than slow jams.

It may take a while to sink in, but "Magic Potion" enhances its effects with every listen.

It often feels sluggish despite itself, and his lyrics show him riding against the same old Michigan wind with a voice that's grown haggard and curmudgeonly with time.

Once again, the results feel too spotty.

Throughout, she romps with creative abandon, thankfully unafraid of stretching the boundaries lyrically and musically.

This enchanting album is rife with homespun reflections on philosophy, religion and the never-ending quest for true love.

Taking no risks, "Nightcrawler" shows little growth and makes one wish for the morning after.

Despite having nowhere to go lyrically, he remains a remarkably potent presence.

Film-specific songs like "Make No Sense at All" and "Call the Law" fall flat out of context.

While not a completely lovable effort, "1968" extends Pajo's varied lineage.

While he still relies heavily on old-timey melodies and washes every instrument with classic delay, the set feels more alive than usual.

"Honey" is a commendable first effort from an artist whose lush vocals are a treat for the ears no matter the genre.

"The Shining" documents the totality of who Jay Dee was as an artist and performer.

An enjoyable pop romp.

Wonderfully whimsical.

What this channel lacks is true feeling and originality.

A good old-fashioned mod-punk'n'roll record--nothing more, certainly nothing less.

Musically, the album is more languid than earlier efforts without sacrificing the urgency of her patented guitar pluck-strum.

He talks about the fire he used to possess without rekindling those flames.

While he is certainly an innovative producer, that originality fails to translate on "In My Mind."

A surprisingly moody affair.

[Franti's] ambitions pay off on this strapping, if sprawling, collection.

This first new Dolls album in 32 years is not just a legitimate entry in their catalog, it's a great one.

A substantive collection of back-to-basics indie rock.

The chameleon has come home and still sounds like no one else.

"Silent Shout" excels with pulsating electro-rhythms, even though they don't include drums, bass or even a drum and bass sound.

"Savane" is without question one of the finest efforts in his legendary discography.