Pop Albums

Blink-182, “Take Off Your Pants and Jacket,” MCA

Jim Lauderdale, “The Other Sessions,” DualTone

Cheb Mami, “Dellali,” Mondo Melodia/Ark 21

Willie Nelson, “Rainbow Connection,” Island

Puya, “Union,” MCA

Roomful of Blues, “Watch You When You Go,” Bullseye/Rounder

Brian Setzer, “’68 Comeback Special: Ignition!,” Surfdog/Hollywood

16 Horsepower, “Hoarse,” Checkered Past

Stereo MC’s, “Deep, Down & Dirty,” Island

Sugar Ray, “Sugar Ray,” Lava/Atlantic

Travis, “The Invisible Band,” Epic

Various artists, “Avalon Blues: A Tribute to the Music of Mississippi John Hurt,” Vanguard

Various artists, “Substitute: The Songs of the Who,” Ear Music

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