Out of the Box Album of the Week with Paul Shugrue

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Regina Spektor May 28, 2012

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Eccentric, quirky, peculiar, she wears all of these descriptions well in her new album What We Saw from the Cheap Seats.

John Mayer May 21, 2012

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With alot to apologize for, Mayer has chosen the sensitive singer songwriter approach on his new album Born and Raised, and he wears it well.

Beach House May 14, 2012

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The fourth album for this Baltimore based dream pop duo is a totally modern take on summertime reverie.

Norah Jones May 07, 2012

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Her fifth album fuses the tempo of her blockbuster debut album ten years ago with the modern approach of her producer, Dangermouse.

Jack White Apr 30, 2012

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He forges a new link on his rock and roll family tree with his first solo album and one of his best.

Bonnie Raitt Apr 06, 2012

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Her first album in seven years has some of her most fiery guitar playing ever and her voice hasn't aged one bit after all these years.

Great Lake Swimmers Apr 02, 2012

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The fifth album by this Canadian band is their first in a proper studio, but their music still inspires a gentle bucolic feeling.

Sons of Bill Mar 26, 2012

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The trio of brothers from Charlottesville, Va take a huge step forward with this David Lowery produced third album, and they were pretty good to begin with.

The Shins Mar 19, 2012

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This is the first album in five years from one of Americas best loved bands who have lost their wild eyed innocence but not the earnestness they've been known for.

The Decemberists Mar 12, 2012

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this live album perfectly captures their quirky nature and playful geekiness.