Spring Album Catch Up

Now that I'm on spring break from grad school, I figured it was time to catch up on all the new music that has been sitting untouched on my computer's desktop for the past month or so. Below is a sampling of some of my recent favorites that you should check out:

Lykke Li - Wounded Rhymes [LL] --->DOWNLOAD
One sentence review: The Swedish songstress returns with a darker follow-up to her critically acclaimed debut album which utilizes primal-sounding percussion and more complex rhythms.
Recommended tracks: "Youth Knows No Pain," "Love Out Of Lust," "Get Some," "Rich Kids Blues," "I Know Places."

The Strokes - Angles [RCA] --->DOWNLOAD
One sentence review: Although Angles has gotten mixed reviews, longtime fans will admire The Strokes' infectious riffs and move towards a more electronic sound.
Recommended tracks: "Under Cover of Darkness," "Two Kinds Of Happiness," "Life Is Simple In The Moonlight."

The Pains of Being Pure at Heart - Belong [Slumberland] --->DOWNLOAD
One sentence review: Broolyn indie-poppers break out of a potential sophomore slump by bringing famed produced Flood on board to win fans over with another album brimming with bright songs about relationships gone awry.
Recommended tracks: "Belong," "Heart In Your Heartbreak," "Even In Dreams," "My Terrible Friend," "Girls of 1000 Dreams."

Yuck - Yuck [Fat Possum] --->DOWNLOAD
One sentence review: Despite the fact that they're from England and have one of the worst band names in forever, Yuck have somehow managed to precisely capture the spirit of the 1990s American indie scene on their debut album.
Recommended tracks: "Get Away," "The Wall," "Georgia," "Operation."

Radiohead - The King of Limbs --->DOWNLOAD
One sentence review: Radiohead close to their worst is still fifty billion times better than any other band's best.
Recommended tracks: "Bloom," "Morning Mr Magpie," "Lotus Flower," "Codex."