10-Second Music Review

Examples:

Gorillaz-Demon Days: Fewer collaborators this time. Now it's more about the music, which is more consistent and far superior to the debut. gorillaz.com A-

Franz Ferdinand-You Could Have It So Much Better: Emerging as best of the nu Wave. Diverse songwriting and outstanding performances. franzferdinand.co.uk A-

Eminem-Curtain Call: Drawing from only a few albums of work, this best of is serviceable but non-essential, even with the new tracks. eminem.com C+

The Decemberists-Picaresque: The REM for the Millennial gen? Quirky enough to challenge, catchy enough to engage, smart enough to reward. decemberists.com B+

Wolfmother-Wolfmother: Arena rock throwback - like Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Yes & Alice in Chains, only without the great songwriting. wolfmother.com C+