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Weezer, “Weezer” (Geffen) On Weezer’s third self-titled album (and sixth overall), the boys sound in fighting shape, taking turns singing and cranking out familiar pop-rock riffs.
Fleet Foxes, “Fleet Foxes” (Sub Pop) Just in time for summer, it’s the first feel-good beach album of the year, offering gentle acoustic chords, gold-flecked harmonies and vocals that fall somewhere between the Shins and My Morning Jacket.
Jewel, “Perfectly Clear” (Valory Music Co.) This chirping neo-folkie dons cowgirl garb on her latest outing, a Nashville-tinged album featuring a handful of country songs she wrote in her teenage years.
