New Albums

* Eels, “Souljacker,” DreamWorks. Odd tales that range from bleak to chilling to oddly uplifting. The music is the innovative icing on the cake in this unique collection.

Also:

B2k, “Iz Hot!” Epic

The Corrs, “VH1 Presents ... Live in Dublin,” Lava/Atlantic

Ely Guerra, “Lotofire,” Higher Octave

Hayden, “Skyscraper National Park,” Badman

Hot Rod Circuit, “Sorry About Tomorrow,” Vagrant

Indigo Girls, “Become You,” Epic

Millencolin, “Home From Home,” Burning Heart

Bob Mould, “Modulate,” GM/Red Ink

N.E.R.D., “In Search of ...,” Virgin

Rialto, “Night on Earth,” Koch Progressive

Jim Roll, “Inhabiting the Ball,” the Telegraph Company

Darius Rucker, “Back to Then,” Hidden Beach

Soulive, “Next,” Blue Note

Supersuckers, “Must’ve Been Live,” Mid-Fi