CDs Out Today and a Word From Critics

Coheed and Cambria
No World For Tomorrow (Sony)
Rolling Stone: “Impressive” (3.5/5 stars)
Blender: “Blazing” (3.5/5 stars)

Dave Gahan
Hourglass (Mute)
The Guardian: “Magnificence” (4/5 stars)
Rolling Stone: “Depeche-sounding” (3/5 stars)

Carrie Underwood
Carnival Ride (Arista)
Slant: “Cliché-addled” (2/5 stars)
NY Times: “Clever” (no grade)

Serj Tankian
Elect the Dead (Reprise)
Billboard: “Arty” (no grade)
AllMusic Guide: “Ambitious” (4/5 stars)