Somos Los Straitjackets (Yep Roc). Review by Julius C. Lacking.

In his shiny new edition of Garage Sale Vinyl, author Christopher Long finds himself on the receiving end of an enormous FREE love gift from his nail tech — crates FULL of her no longer desired vintage vinyl records — including a super-clean copy of Armed Forces, the classic 1979 LP from Elvis Costello.

Shift. Review by Judy Craddock.

24th Street Blues (Bohemian Neglect Records). Review by Bob Pomeroy.

Happy Go Lucky (Box Records). Review by Bob Pomeroy.

The Man Downstairs: Demos & Rarities (Tiny Ghost). Review by Julius C. Lacking.

The Proper Years (Last Music Co.). Review by James Mann.

They call it Hotlanta for a good reason, but I’m sure The Black Lips have enough bad attitude to have way more colorful names for their hometown.

The Eclipse Sessions (New West Records). Review by James Mann.

Two artists look at fathers and sons - Doug Hoekstra experiences Springsteen on Broadway.

Breaks It Down (Put Together Music). Review by James Mann.

Arthur Alexander (Omnivore Recordings). Review by James Mann.

Live at Montreux 1980 (Eagle Records). Review by James Mann.

A Perfect Circle sailed into Philly on a rare tour, to pummel Northeastern fans with their sound and to nosh on some cheesesteaks. Mike Hanan and Michelle Smith were close enough to smell the sauteed onions on Maynard Keenan’s breath.

Elvis Costello hosts a hip rock and roll show on Sundance Channel; Carl F Gauze tries on his first pair of Buddy Holly glasses.

Two-Way Family Favourites (Southern Domestic Recordings). Review by Sean Slone.

Jaggedland (429). Review by Sean Slone.

The Sweet Songs of Decay (Sincere Recordings/In Music We Trust). Review by Tim Wardyn.

Bungalow Hi (Southern Domestic). Review by Bob Pomeroy.

The High School Reunion (Fastmusic/Caroline). Review by Al Pergande.