10 Years - Division

“10 Years named its sophomore effort “Division” because of the internal strife it endured while trying to piece it together, but it’s so cohesive, you wouldn’t guess the band members were ever out of sync with each other. First single “Beautiful” gave 10 Years a good head start at radio, yet the somber track doesn’t indicate how stimulating the rest of the material is on “Division.” It steps off with catchy, flailing rocker “Actions and Motives” and follows up with similarly gratifying tracks like “Eleven”—our contender for the next single—and “Alabama.” Sometimes it feels the band stands deep in the shadow of Tool on tracks like “Chemical Christ” and “All Your Lies,” from the bass beats to the tightly measured guitar chords. Throughout 10 Years weaves excellent, accessible rock with lyrics that probe at big-picture issues with an insistent finger. —Christa L. Titus”

Eli Young Band - When It Rains

The chrous is decent, however the verses are lacking a little bit. I can see this doing alright on country stations. 5/10

2 Pistols feat Ray J - You Know Me

I like the group and i love Ray J singin with them, however i don’t see this track getting much action. It doesn’t really jump out to me. 5/10

Big Gemini - Stay Real

Big Gemini is back with a second single, and its decent. Should be hitting Urban stations soon. 7/10

Yael Naim - New Soul

I’m sure you’ve heard this song in the commercial (MacBook Air), now its starting to hit the waves. It’s kind of a bland song, but i’m sure it will do decent on mainstream. 6/10

Babylon Circus - Dances of Resistance

“This 10-man French crew has a tremendously entertaining album in hand with “Dances of Resistance.” The disc opens with the title track, a whirlwind of high-energy ska, then doubles the dosage with the frantic “No Competition,” rolls through a circus-like interlude appropriately titled “Circus” and finally delivers a tune in French, “De la Musique et du Bruit.” At this point the ruling vibe is evident—full-tilt ska and dancehall reggae married to quirky lyrics. Case in point: “Mr. Clown,” a midtempo number with a terrific rhythmic bounce and a sly, sardonic lyric that’s as suggestive of a Fellini scenario as a piece of music can be. Different textures occasionally surface, offering brief respites from the furious pace, as on the jazzy “Interlude Barbare” or the Balkan Gypsy feel of “Parade Acoustique.” —Philip Van Vleck”

Maroon 5 feat Rihanna - If I Never See Your Face Again

Watch out for this track! Very unexpected, great combo! 8/10