Kate Nash, “Made of Bricks” (Interscope)
Brace yourself for the first truly great record of 2008. Kate Nash is brilliant in this collection of pop songs — although you’ll be doing yourself a favor by ignoring all the the Lily Allen comparisons.
Various artists, “Juno: Soundtrack” (Rhino)
It’s tough not to love Kimya Dawson and the Moldy Peaches. Dawson makes her mark on this indie-heavy soundtrack. Also featured: Cat Power, Belle & Sebastian, Buddy Holly, Sonic Youth, the Velvet Underground and Mott the Hoople.
Various artists, “Xanadu: Original Broadway Cast Recording” (P.S. Classics)
Remember the original Olivia Newton-John film — the roller skates, the Electric Light Orchestra soundtrack, the disco goodness? Here’s the music behind the Broadway musical magic.
Ricardo Baca
