The garage band feel of the album—which was, in fact, recorded in a garage—breathes new life into Mellencamp's common-man themes. [27 Jan 2007]

The disc spotlights Veloso blasting off with raw, beat-driven fuel in the company of a band of youngsters who animate and invigorate him. [27 Jan 2007]

Like its predecessor, the equally undercooked "The New Danger," there is a sense that a deadline crawled up before the music was cemented. [13 Jan 2007]

Overall, worth a spin or two, but one hopes there's a better stash left to sample. [16 Dec 2006]

His lyrics have matured past coke-slinging to the drug's effect on his life. [16 Dec 2006]

All spun together it works well, and maybe even better than on the debut. [16 Dec 2006]

Songs such as the Rodney Jerkins-produced "Make It Last Forever" and "Get Up"... are surefire club hits, although such ballads as "It's Over" tend to fall flat. [9 Dec 2006]

Despite meticulous production, "The Re-Up" retains some of the spare, raw feel of an underground release. [16 Dec 2006]

At first the beats are jarring. But like the Clipse's debut smash, "Grindin'," once it all clicks, it's unstoppable. [2 Dec 2006]

His ambitions and self-awareness have grown nearly as much as his net worth. [2 Dec 2006]

This mash-up, Beatles style, is cool stuff indeed, but is even more dazzling live onstage. [25 Nov 2006]

Vast in scope, rich in trope and full of hope. [25 Nov 2006]

"The Devil and God" plays its hurt with polish and panache, however, as Brand New's textured dynamics marry mood and an aggressive ebb-and-flow on nearly every track. [25 Nov 2006]

Snoop has found a happy balance between pop and hardcore. [25 Nov 2006]

Sweet and pretty. [25 Nov 2006]

Offers a more diverse song mix than one might expect. [18 Nov 2006]

Even though "Doctor's Advocate" has its failings, it's a prescription that comes recommended. [18 Nov 2006]

It doesn't all hit home, but at its best ("Heaven/ Where True Love Goes," "In the End," "Green Fields, Golden Sands"), this record is uplifting enough to satisfy even a 30-year thirst. [18 Nov 2006]

It is simply miserable, heavy, repetitive and cathartic. [18 Nov 2006]

Tenacious D insists it is the greatest band in the world, and on a couple occasions during this soundtrack to the duo's upcoming film of the same name, you kinda believe it. [18 Nov 2006]

[It] rocks harder and is more diverse than its three predecessors. [18 Nov 2006]

[It] flashes with moments of greatness. [9 Dec 2006]

Fully realized and largely insane. [4 Nov 2006]

For most of "Saturday Night Wrist," Deftones contentedly let their instruments wander, inventing a meandering soundscape that broods in near darkness. [4 Nov 2006]

Sure, McKay is a sonic chameleon, but perhaps more important, she is one deft (and witty) songwriter/musician. [14 Jan 2006]

It's the shimmering beauty of the title track, an overhaul of the Christine McVie-penned Fleetwood Mac tune, where Adams and Nelson's styles most seamlessly, and quite beautifully, mesh. [4 Nov 2006]

While the Who's acoustic side has always been underappreciated, Townshend revels in it here. [4 Nov 2006]

Amid all the pomp and circumstance, Loaf delivers an album fans are going to love. [4 Nov 2006]