Pop Albums

Cradle of Filth, “Bitter Suites to Succubi,” Spitfire

Lila Downs, “Border,” Narada World

Ray Wylie Hubbard, “Eternal and Lowdown,” Philo/Rounder

Jack and the Beanstalk, “Cowboys in Sweden,” Parasol

Cheb Mami, “Dellali,” Mondo Melodia/Ark 21

Minus, “Jesus Christ Bobby,” Victory

Robert Pollard & His Soft Rock Renegades, “Choreographed Man of War,” Fading Captain Series

Tindersticks, “Can Our Love ... ,” Beggars Banquet

Vision of Disorder, “From Bliss to Devastation,” TVT

Richard Humpty Vission, “Damn That DJ Saved My Day,” Tommy Boy Silver

John Williams, “Music From the Motion Picture A.I.,” Warner Sunset/Warner Bros.

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