Michael Laucke Flamenco Road (Justin Time/Fusion III) A must for fans of the Flamenco genre! 9 (LD)

Phase 5 Space (Different Drummer/Fusion III) Superior-grade downtempo, a spy-fi, love-dub, astro-tonal grab bag that’s clever, fun and memorable. 8 (RB)

Vermont Calling Albany (Kindercore) Two members of the Promise Ring are caught moonlighting and give their day job a run for its money. 7.5 (JC)

Gay Dad Transmission (B-Unique/Fusion III) Light on tight tunes and heavy on FM rock, Gay Dad has gone a little too butch, but the occasional diamond in the rough saves this one from total glam purgatory. 7 (LC)

Eyedea & Abilities First Born (Rhymesayers) Some young bucks flipping refined, super-scientifical madness over minor backpack boom-bap. 7 (SC)

Farrah Moustache (Ark21/Fusion III) Limp-wristed power pop + cutesy vignettes about relationships + three aging, nasal Brits named after a mediocre actress? 5 (LC)

Blood for Blood Outlaw Anthems (Victory) Steroids—not just for breakfast anymore. Utter shit. 2 (JC)