Rob McConnell Tentet (Justin Time/Fusion III) A superb outing from the scaled-down "Boss Brass"--cookin'! 9.5 (LD)

Lamb of God New American Gospel (Prosthetic/Song) This is a truly pummelling array of power metal. One of the best metal records of the year. 9 (JC)

Chemical Brothers Music: Response EP (Astralwerks/EMI) Two remixes, two rare Bs, two live ones from Glastonbury and that astounding "Let Forever Be" video. Cool! 9 (RB)

Jedi Mind Tricks Violent by Design (Super Regular) Lyrics, beats, delivery, originallity and a record that most will never hear. 9 (SC)

Babyface Greatest Hits (Sony) Some jams, some new tracks, but it's all about those set-the-table-light-the-candles ballads. 7 (GD)

Prozzaek Saturday People (Sony) More cheap concept, plastic music and crap accents. 2 (LC)

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