Album Review 2.0

Mayer Hawthorne: Man About Town
Soul revivalist steps in throwback '70's vibe, losses some of his pop appeal on fourth LP

The Wild Feathers: Lonely Is a Lifetime
Although mild instead of wild, the sophomore album by Nashville rock band still shows off versatile skill

Alex Newell: Power [EP]
On debut EP, the former 'Glee' divo is on the cusp of touching Patti LaBelle greatness

Gwen Stefani: This Is What the Truth Feels Like
After ten-year album pause, the "Hollaback Girl" explores break-up drama on disco, neo-reggae and urban beats

Sia: This Is Acting
More power pop ballads, very little else show up on Sia's highly anticipated follow-up LP to the "Chandelier" record