New and Notable

Jurassic 5, “Quality Control,” Interscope. The rap sextet favors lighthearted, gun-free stories of life in Los Angeles. On its debut, Jurassic takes a decidedly fresh route with its lyrics and its music. (Soren Baker)

Wiskey Biscuit, “Santa Ana River Delta Blues,” Shipwrecords.com. This L.A. band has created an intriguing blend of Stones-y swagger, ‘60s country-rock, early punk and post-punk. More than your basic garage-rock. (Natalie Nichols)

Jill Scott, “Who Is Jill Scott? Words & Sounds Vol. 1,” Hidden Beach/Epic. With an earthy vibe, Scott fluctuates between sensuous and sad in this fresh presentation of modern soul music. (S.B.)