Album Review Blitz

Hello readers! I am way behind on my record reviews but not my listening, so I am doing to do an Album Review Blitz. I am just going to give my score for each album and maybe a one or two sentence statement. Enjoy!

Disclaimer: I have listened to each of these albums start to finish at least twice.

Hold Steady: Heaven is Whenever, Rating 5.9
Two mediocre albums in a row now from one of my favorite bands The Hold Steady. "Heaven is Whenever" is a slight bit better than their last effort "Stay Positive" just doesn't please start to finish like their first three albums.

Crystal Castles: Crystal Castles II, Rating 7.4

Radio Dept: Cling to a Scheme, Rating 4.3
Don't believe the hype, I found Radio Dept. Boring, and unoriginal.

Delorean: Subiza, Rating 6.8
I was a fan of Delorean's 4 song EP "Aytron Senna" and now with "Subiza" I get a whole album of songs that make me dance. This is probably all the Delorean I'll need.

Caribou : Swim, Rating 7.0

The Tallest Man on Earth: The Wild Hunt, Rating 7.3
Great singer/songwriter acoustic music. Easily comparable to Dylan. I've really been enjoying "The Wild Hunt" while driving around. I think this album will get a lot of play in the fall from me.

MGMT: Congratulations, Rating 4.1
MGMT decided to total revamp their sound and take an "Art Rock" turn on "Congratulations." Now I like me some art rock from time to time but this album feels manic and messy.

Erykah Badu: New Amerykah Part Two: Return of the Ankh, Rating 6.9

LCD Soundsystem: This is Happening, Rating 9.1
Another instant classic from James Murphy. Every track on "This is Happening" is great and "Pow Pow" will be in your head for days. One of the year's best so far.

Sleigh Bells: Treats, Rating 7.8

Holy Fuck: Latin, Rating 7.2

Male Bonding: Nothing Hurts, Rating 4.2

The Dead Weather: Sea of Cowards, Rating 6.8
A great rock record. I'm liking "Sea of Cowards" quite a bit more then then their debut album. "Sea of Cowards" holds my interest track to track.

The National: High Violet, Rating 8.1
"High Violet" continues to grow on me. This is no "Boxer" or even "Alligator" but another solid album. I am excited to see them live soon to see if these songs carry more energy on stage.

Broken Social Scene: Forgiveness Rock Record, Rating 7.5