There Is Loud Laughter Everywhere by Head Like a Kite - 3/5. I was reviewing this one for SSV… very nice trip-hop/indie prog in the Gnarls Barkley vein, with more interesting production.

I am Hollywood by He Is Legend 5/5. I bought this album and wore it out over three years ago. I recently found it and voila, I was back to the wonderful days before hardcore and emo were fashion statements instead of music trends. This is actually one of the best rock albums I own – it’s very freeform, they go after hardcore, stoner rock, riff rock, etc etc. This was back before they took themselves seriously, so check it out.

The Wishes and the Glitch by Say Hi - 4.5/5. This a real gem of an album… sleepy indie pop with an electro bent, which I’m not usually crazy about, but they make it work really well.

Common Reaction by Uh Huh Her – 2/5. Let’s just say Leisha Hailey of L Word fame might think about staying in TV. Or maybe just writing more interesting music. This just seems like a shot at radio fame.

The Anti Mother by Norma Jean – 4/5. You can check my review below. I change perspective on this one every time I listen to it. It’s like Blindside’s SIlence, very different than their previous work, but in a good way.