Pop Albums

Beautiful Creatures, “Beautiful Creatures,” Warner Bros.

Michelle Branch, “The Spirit Room,” Maverick

Mary Cutrufello, “Songs From the 6,” 25 Story Drop

54-40, “Casual Viewin’ USA,” Nettwerk America Alison Krauss & Union Station, “New Favorite,” Rounder

k.d. lang, “Live by Request,” Warner Bros.

No One, “No One,” Virgin

Grant-Lee Phillips, “Mobilize,” Rounder/Zo

Chip Taylor, “Black & Blue America,” Train Wreck

Various artists, “How Many Bands Does It Take to Screw Up a Blondie Tribute?,” Sympathy for the Record Industry

Various artists, “Twisted Forever,” KOCH

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