Grinderman
By Grinderman, 2007

A recent episode of Fresh Air with Terry Gross reminded me to listen to Grinderman, a 2007 side project of Nick Cave’s. If literary punk rock is your bag, check it out!

4 stars, Crystal

Under the Blacklight
By Rilo Kelly, 2007

Jenny Lewis is an amazing talent. This album is fun and quirky, full of lyrics that will at times break your heart.

4 Stars, Kyle

Easter
By Patti Smith Group, 1978

This is one of my favorite of Patti’s albums. Often noted for its accessibility, it also includes some wicked slam poetry, “Babelogue,” and tribal incantations, “Ghost Dance.” This is not to underplay the value of her searing remake of Bruce Springsteen’s “Because the Night.” The library’s copy also includes the b-side bonus track “Godspeed” which Thurston Moo

re of Sonic Youth declared his favorite song ever in a recent interview.

4 stars, Bryan

Mercury
By Long-View, 2005

If you like Coldplay, you’ll love Long-View.

4 Stars, Carrie

Till the Sun Turns Black
By Ray LaMontagne, 2006

4 stars, Jessica