David Bowie Christiane F. Soundtrack (EMI) A nod to Kraftwerk, "Heroes" auf deutsch and the amazing "Warszawa" highlight this snapshot of Bowie's Berlin years. 9 (RB)

Various Electro Cypher (Labels/EMI) Akhenaton anchors the Marseille massive on this francollective salute to That '80s Sound. 8 (RB)

Boyce's Road Sunnyday (Page) Innocent '60s pop, modern power pop and brotherly harmonies mingle on this T.O. trio's light, sunny debut. 7.5 (LC)

Ozma Rock and Roll Part Three (Kung Fu) Weezer/Pixies nerd-rock vs. prog grandeur in shades of Deep Purple and Rush. Pretty cool. 7.5 (RB)

Hissy Fit Restless (Tonic/Page/EMI) Mini-album by hardened rawk chick singer and her punk 'n' roll band from Vancouver. Kinda corny but still spankin'. 7 (LC) At Jailhouse on Sat., Sept. 15

Grade Headfirst Straight to Hell (Victory) More Sunny Day Real Estate blast with less metal. Sounds like Canada's great white hope may be resting on their laurels here. 6.5 (JC)

Emm Gryner Girl Versions (Dead Daisy/Outside) Toronto chanteuse delivers dead serious piano ballad renditions of Def Leppard, the Clash, Blur, STP, Ozzy etc. Why? 4 (LC)

Project Wyze Misfits. Strangers. Liars. Friends. (Sony) How 'bout "Project We Really Suck Serious, Veiny, Clammy, Great Ontario Moose Nut"? 2 (LM)

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