New Albums

* Badly Drawn Boy, “About a Boy,” soundtrack, ARTISTdirect Records/XL Recordings. Englishman Damon Gough recaptures the understated charm and gentle insights of his debut album in these nine songs and assorted instrumental passages.

Also:

* Susana Baca, “Espiritu Vivo,” Luaka Bop

* Cee-Lo, “Cee-Lo Green and His Perfect Imperfections,” Arista

* Kenny Chesney, “No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems,” BNA

* Elvis Costello, “When I Was Cruel,” Island

* Mark Eitzel, “Music for Courage & Confidence,” New West

* Gay Dad, “Transmission,” Thirsty Ear

* Gomez, “In Our Gun,” Hut/Virgin

* Knoc-Turn’al, “Knoc’s Landin’,” L.A. Confidential/Elektra

* Peter Murphy, “Dust,” Metropolis

* Pet Shop Boys, “Release,” Sanctuary

* The Promise Ring, “Wood/Water,” Anti/Epitaph

* Sneaker Pimps, “Bloodsport,” Tommy Boy

* Paul Westerberg, “Stereo/Mono,” Vagrant

* Wilco, “Yankee Hotel Foxtrot,” Nonesuch/Atlantic