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A busy release week, but there's a lot of just kind of mediocre stuff. So let's get on with it, I guess... Album of the Week : Artist : Diarrhea Planet Album : Turn to Gold Quick Description : Solid sophomore indie punk effort. Why You Should Listen : The band's name is the worst part of what they do. Overall Thoughts : Diarrhea Planet's debut caught me off guard as one of the better releases within their genre last go 'round, enough so that seeking out the new album was a priority. They have certainly polished things up a bit, but still have that raw energy and enthusiasm that made their debut so great. Not too loud but still a crunchy punkish effort, it's far and away the best release of the week. Recommendation : A fun listen, worth your time. Artist : Darren Hayman Album : Thankful Villages Volume 1 Quick Description : A series of songs from'inspired by British villages from the Hefner singer/songwriter. Why You Should Listen : Hayman ...

An interesting new release week for us this week, let's dive right in: Damon Albarn - Everyday Robots : Damon Albarn, lead singer of Blur and member of Gorillaz finally puts out a solo album of his own. To be completely frank, this album would be a lot better if it didn't carry the baggage of Damon Albarn with it. It's got a bit of a slow electronic feel to it which may not be the most exciting thing in the world, but it works in a lot of places. It's just...well, he's the guy from Blur and you end the album wanting more of that. It's worth a listen, but it's likely to be a little polarizing on a whole. The Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger (The GOOAST) - Midnight Sun : This is the current project of Sean Lennon and his girlfriend. I've been a fan of what Sean Lennon's been up to from way, way back when he released his first solo album through Grand Royal back in the 1990s. It appears, though, that Lennon has effectively stopped trying to preten...