Ace Young Ace Young
(Pazzo Music)
American Idol alum Ace co-wrote most of the tracks on his debut album, reminiscent of Maroon 5, with cheesy guitar solos!

Nas Nas
(Def Jam)
On his ninth album, Nas tackles subjects like race and politics. Busta Rhymes and Chris Brown guest.

Delta Goodrem Delta
(Decca U.S.)
Shania and Celine fans take note! The Australian pop star has arrived in the States with her catchy, up-tempo ballads.

John Mellencamp Life Death Love and Freedom
(Hear Music)
Pick up Mellencamp’s latest effort, an atmospheric country album featuring timely songs like “Jena.”

Beck Modern Guilt
(DGC Records)
At times sounding like a boombastic extension of Sea Change, this perfect summer soundtrack is produced by Brian “Danger Mouse” Burton.

Mamma Mia! (Decca)
The soundtrack to the summer’s hottest musical features ABBA tunes sung by the film’s stars, including Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan.

Chromeo Fancy Footwork: Deluxe Edition
(Vice Records)
Two discs of electro dance from the Canadian duo, including remixes, music videos and more!

Less Than Jake Gnv Fla
(Sleep It Off Records)
These ska punks had their heyday in the mid-’90s, but the Gainesville, Fla., band is back with this hometown tribute.

Vanessa Hudgens Identified
(Hollywood Records)
“This time I did what I wanted to do,” the High School Musical star says of her second pop album.

The Offspring Rise and Fall, Rage and Grace
(Sony)
The SoCal punk outfit brings back the ’90s with a new album of their old sound.