Dec. 18

Bell Biv DeVoe, “BBD”

Dashboard Confessional, “So Impossible”

Dan Hoerner, formerly of Sunny Day Real Estate, joins Chris Carrabba on this four-song EP that showcases the emotional sincerity Dashboard is known for.

Jay-Z, “Live: MTV Unplugged”

Lil’ Bow Wow, “Doggy Bag”

Master P, “Game Face”

More of the same sound from the feature No Limits artist, with his latest album consisting of new songs that continue his ever-present hardcore hip-hop style.

Mystikal, “Tarantula”

This latest album from Mystikal shows a blend of gruff, lightning-fast lyrics and melodic hook-laden vocals. His double platinum “Let’s Get Ready” album spawned the 2000 summertime anthem “Shake Ya Ass” and smash follow-up single “Danger.” His fifth release, “Tarantula,” features “Bouncin’ Back (Bumpin’ Me Against The Wall.)”

Nas, “Stillmatic”

Lindsay Pagano, “Love&Faith&Inspiration”

The debut album of this young singer, daughter of a singer and a musician, shows off her incredible vocal range filled with soul and pop.

She will soon be seen touring with Aaron Carter.

The Realistics, “Real People Are Overrated”

The skeleton of ’50s rock `n’ roll gets fleshed out with guitars, synthesizers and a load of debt to punk legends such as the Clash in these thirteen tracks from this cult favorite band out of New York.

Ruff Ryders, “Ryde or Die, Vol. III”

Saturnine, “The Pleasure of Ruins”

Spacehead, “Explode Into Space: Inhalations”

Released in time for their Hawkwind tour, this compilation album features the sound of spacey synthesizers and throbbing bass that the group is known for, with tracks taken from previous albums from 1998-2000.

Strife, “Angermeans”

Back after a two year hiatus, Strife returns to its hardcore roots marking the resurrection of one of the pinnacle underground bands from the early 1990s.

Rocky Votolato, “Burning My Travels Clean”

Various Artists, “Vagrant Records: Another Year on the Streets Volume 2”

New, old and unreleased songs appear on this sampler of one of the hottest indie labels in existence.

Wu Tang Clan, “Iron Flag”

Jan. 8

Geri King, “Deja Vu (Tenderly, the LP)”

It is her second full-length CD, having released “Tenderly” in May.

“Deja Vu” features songs influenced by the likes of Sarah Vaughn, Billie Holiday and Stevie Wonder, featuring “Am I Your Fantasy” and the title track “Deja Vu.”

The Distillers, “Sing Sing House of Death”

Hoobastank, “Hoobastank”

This album gets its release while the band is currently on tour with Sum41. The album features the group’s hit song “Crawling in the Dark.”

Their sound is strongly influenced by Incubus with a strong emphasis on the quality of the vocals.

“I Am Sam” soundtrack

Music from the film starring Michelle Pfeiffer, this album features Sarah McLachlan, Ben Harper, the Black Crowes, Aimee Mann, Michael Penn and others covering Beatles tunes.

Jethro Tull: “This Was,” “Stand Up,” “Benefit”

Reissues of the band’s first three albums from ’68, ’69 and ’70, respectively.

Rory Block, “I’m Every Woman Rounder”

Starsailor, “Love Is Here Capitol”

The debut album of this relatively new group features songs that have a directness that belies its youthfulness. Their songs – tales of love, hope and redemption given focus by singer James Walsh’s acrobatic vocals – combine naivete with a shattered worldliness.

Marty Stuart, “Millennium Universal”

Tunnel Rats, “Tunnel Vision Uprock”

Zap Mama, “Push It To The Max Luaka Bop”

– Information gathered by Megan Ruxton from billboard.com and cmj.com