Full CDs: The Hold Steady, Black Kids + More

The Hold Steady, 'Stay Positive'
The Brooklyn-based rockers follow up their 2006 breakthrough album 'Boys & Girls in America' with another collection of rollicking singalong songs.


Black Kids, 'Partie Traumatic'
The indie blog favorites live up to the hype on their infectious debut full-length.


John Mellencamp, 'Life, Death, Love and Freedom'
The veteran singer-songwriter describes his latest effort as a "collection of modern electric folk songs."


Bad Religion, 'New Maps of Hell (Deluxe)'
This deluxe edition of the legendary punk band's 2007 album contains seven acoustic tracks and three new songs.


Street Dogs, 'State of Grace'
Former Dropkick Murphys frontman Mike McColgan reflects on his experiences as a soldier in the first Gulf War and as a Boston firefighter.


The Black Ghosts, 'The Black Ghosts'
The debut album from this U.K. electronic duo features a guest appearance from Damon Albarn, of Blur and Gorillaz fame.


Sunny Day Sets Fire, 'Summer Palace'
This cheery psych-pop band contains members from Hong Kong, Italy, Sardinia, Canada and England.


Little Jackie, 'The Stoop'
Singer-songwriter Imani Coppola and programmer Adam Pallin combine old school hip-hop and R&B with witty lyrics on this innovative full-length.