Ryan Adams & The Cardinals Cardinology
(Lost Highway)
This alt-country prince gets back with his backing band for 14 new tunes.

Snow Patrol A Hundred Million Suns
(Geffen)
The fifth album by this Irish indie band is more upbeat than previous efforts. Try “Take Back the City.”

Lady GaGa The Fame
(Interscope)
The electronica artist’s hot dance tracks will get you on your feet.

Pink Funhouse
(La Face)
In-your-face Pink explores issues like her relationship with alcohol and ex-hubby Carey Hart.

Ray LaMontagne Gossip in the Grain
(RCA Victor)
The soulful songwriter’s expressive voice serves him well on his third — and most cohesive — album. Try “Winter Birds.”

Semi Precious Weapons We Love You
(Razor & Tie)
This New York glam-rock quartet bursts onto the scene with fun, raucous tunes. The limited-edition CD comes with USB jewelry containing extras.

Lee Ann Womack Call Me Crazy
(MCA Nashville)
Keith Urban and George Strait guest on the country superstar’s latest album, part of which she co-wrote.

Keane Perfect Symmetry
(Interscope)
The third album from the Brit pop trio has a bubbly ’80s bent, but you’ll still hear the same old Keane in all their ballad-belting, melancholic glory. Great for Coldplay fans.

Kenny Chesney Lucky Old Sun
(Blue Chair/BNA)
“It comes from some pretty deep places,” says Chesney of his latest effort, which also includes some upbeat tunes. A deluxe edition is available with four live tracks.

Robin Thicke Something Else
(Interscope)
More baby-makin' music with silly lyrics, but fans will enjoy R&B ballads like "Cry No More."