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Matt Sharp and The Rentals have always attracted a stellar cast of musicians to help them assemble their popsong symphonies.

I’m A Harmony (Omnivore Recordings). Review by James Mann.

Clipper Ship (Three Lobed Recordings). Review by James Mann.

Rio en Medio Radio (WW Recordings). Review by James Mann.

A free form New Age band loves to jam and packs up their harp, hits the road, and parties like its 2004.

Heartleap (DiCristina ). Review by James Mann.

My Father Will Guide Me Up a Rope to the Sky (Young God Records). Review by Laura Pontillo.

Gorgeous Johnny (Jagjaguwar). Review by Aaron Shaul.

A Tribute to the Songs of Kath Bloom (Chapter Music). Review by Rod Leith.

At Rear House (Shrimper). Review by Matthew Moyer.

Hymns For a Dark Horse (Burly Time). Review by Aaron Shaul.

Beautiful Losers: Singles and Compilation Tracks 1994-1999 (Jagjaguwar). Review by Aaron Shaul.

The Weed Tree (Locust). Review by Aaron Shaul.

Walls Are Stuck (Music Fellowship). Review by Aaron Shaul.

Noah’s Ark (Touch & Go). Review by Aaron Shaul.

Dream Sounds (Jagjaguwar). Review by Aaron Shaul.

Life & Love in Sparrow’s Meadow (Jagjaguwar). Review by Aaron Shaul.

The Manifestation (Strange Attractors). Review by Aaron Shaul.

Magic Wand (K Records). Review by Matthew Moyer.