Joe Lovano Viva Caruso (Blue Note/EMI) A great tenor in a loving salute to a great tenor—gorgeous! 10 (LD)

High on Fire Surrounded by Thieves (Relapse/Koch) Ex-Sleep dude Matt Pike’s new bag is almost as heavy as his old band—and that’s saying something. 9 (JC)

Various Y Tu Mamá También soundtrack (Volcano/BMG) Gringo pop rubs shoulders with jams from Mexico’s Titán, Plastilina Mosh, Café Tacuba and Molotov. Suitable for Mother’s Day… 8 (RB)

Pretty Girls Make Graves Good Health (Lookout) Seattle’s latest, lady-led, emo-punk stylists (ex-Murder City Devils, Death Wish Kids, etc.) go rock with tight, tidy passion. 7 (LC)

Pedro the Lion Control (Jade Tree) Q: How many emo kids does it take to change a lightbulb? A: None, they’re too busy making mix tapes for their ex-girlfriends while crying in the dark, ha ha ha ha! 5 (JC)