The Chicago Sessions (New West Records). Review by Jeremy Glazier.

Viagra Boys don’t care what you think… there’s plenty of room for a saxophone and John Prine covers in the backseat of a 21st century punk band.

Carrying On (New West Records). Review by James Mann.

Stroke Manor (Yep Roc). Review by Bob Pomeroy.

The Siren’s Song (New West Records). Review by James Mann.

Thank You, Friends Big Star’s Third Live…and More (Concord Music Group). Review by James Mann.

Hatteras Night, A Good Luck Charm (Houston Party/Labelman). Review by James Mann.

Pendarvis Farms transforms for three extraordinary days into the fun and psychedelic fest of your wildest indie music loving dreams, Pickathon. Alexa Harris was there to experience the joys of farm life for the weekend.

Livin’ On A High Note (Anti). Review by James Mann.

Trace (Rhino/ Warner Bros. Records). Review by James Mann.

Still (Fantasy). Review by Bob Pomeroy.

Honky Tonk (Rounder Records). Review by James Mann.

Wilco wraps up a marathon North American tour at home in Chicago with the usual mix of musical precision, chemistry, and warmth.

Dragon Chinese Cocktail Horoscope (SideCho). Review by P. McEver.

Flashlights (self-assured/Team Clermont). Review by P. McEver.

I’m Not There: Original Soundtrack (Sony Records). Review by Matthew Moyer.

Magpie (Fiction). Review by Sean Slone.

A Tribute to Uncle Tupelo (Flat Earth/NFN). Review by Aaron Shaul.

Sha Sha (ATO). Review by Sean Slone.

Songs Of Sahm (Bloodshot). Review by Sean Slone.