Michel et Tony Petrucciani Conversation (Dreyfus/Koch) The late pianist and his guitar-playing father captured at a 1992 concert--special! 8.5 (LD)

The Dickies All This and Puppet Stew (Fat Wreck Chords) An overdue volley of slaphappy adrenaline grenades from the founding fathers of funnypunk (fast 'n' furious as ever). 8 (RB)

Mark Selby More Storms Comin' (Vanguard/Fusion III) Don't hold it against Selby that he penned tunes for the Dixie Chicks. This is well-written blues. 7.5 (JC)

Various The Longplay (Nettwerk) Hip hop Canadiana, Vancouver style. Songs you already heard and some you don't need to. 7 (SC)

The Dirtmitts self-titled (Sonic Unyon) Ambitious debut by Vancouver quartet specializing in the well-shaped guitar textures and melodies of classic chick rock. Too long, however, and too many anthems. 6.5 (LC)

Stella Soleil Dirty Little Secret (Universal) Chicago chick who looks like a thirty-something porn star and sounds like Britney dividing her time between dreadful Eurotrash pop and weepy ballads. 3.5 (LC)

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