Welcome Home (Dreyfus Jazz/Fusion III) The pianist-leader is a quite startling newcomer from Europe. This is a trio to keep an ear on! 9 (LD)

At Salle de Gésu, Fri., July 5, 10pm, $27.50

Stompin’ Tom

An Ode for the Road (EMI) Never has a man been more qualified to lead this country. He’s got my vote. 9 (JC)

Teeth of Lions

Rule the Divine Rampton (Southern Lord) Three doom masterpieces clocking in at almost an hour. May I have more punishment, sir? 9 (JC)

Boy

Division Ill (Fidel Bastro/Fusion III) New wave hits by Eurythmics, Devo, Pixies, Undertones and more in a crash-bang, lo-fi, regression-therapy style. Noisy! 7.5 (RB)

Rothko

A Continual Search for Origins (Too Pure/Select) The new soundtrack to your lethargic, panoramic depression. Goes great with iced tea and deck chairs. 7.5 (LC)

Joseph Malik

Diverse (Compost) This dude wants to be Terry Callier, but sometimes sounds like me in the shower. 7 (SC)

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