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Brandon Flowers: The Desired Effect
The Killers' frontman sets out on adventure of synth-pop New Wave invasion
My Morning Jacket: The Waterfall
Grab bag of diverse sounds, more euphoric ascensions highlight MMJ new record
Alabama Shakes: Sound & Color
Athens, Ala. breakout rock/soul band turns to psychedelic innovation, D'Angelo soul on sophomore LP
Marina & the Diamonds: Froot
New direction, fruitful display of unapologetic indie pop-rock highlights Diamandis third LP
Panic! at the Disco: Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die!
Synth-drven Eighties nostalgia rock enters into Panic's celebratory nod of Vegas
