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The product of Swedish multi-instrumentalist Emil Svanangen, Loney, Dear recorded its debut CD mostly in his parents' basement and a tiny studio apartment. But in spite of its modest origins, the disc is an immensely satisfying collection of light, lush pop songs with warm electronic cores.

Driven by singer Glen Hansard's charismatic persona, The Frames have become one of the best live bands working today. Blending atmospheric ballads with rousing rock songs, The Cost finds The Frames' legend continues to grow after more than 15 years in the business.

Snow Patrol's newest release, 2006's Eyes Open, is the band's most cohesive and accessible statement yet. Beautiful and epic, it spawned a popular single in "Chasing Cars," which cemented Snow Patrol's status as a go-to band for romantic movie soundtracks.

If it's possible for a classically trained wind quintet to rock the house, Imani Winds blows the roof off. The five musicians came together 10 years ago with a common goal: To show young people of color there's a place for them in all of the arts. Imani Winds' Josephine Baker: A Life Of Le Jazz Hot! is a CD of original music inspired by Baker's life.

Any history of rock 'n' roll is sure to acknowledge the influence of piano master Jerry Lee Lewis, who popularized his own brand of rock.

Hiatt's newest album, Master of Disaster, features an edgy, funky sound, thanks largely to the assistance of The North Mississippi Allstars. Together, they assemble a collection of gritty country, blues, rock and jazz.

On "Nile," Valerie Troutt approaches her lyrics with stirring conviction, but she never oversells the song. Fortunately, she doesn't have to — "Nile" is a ballad blessed with an enchanting melody and arrangement, brimming with thoughtful, heartfelt optimism.

Deputy Secretary of State Robert Zoellick announces he will leave the State Department to join Wall Street firm Goldman Sachs. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, who has called Zoellick her "alter ego," praised his six years of service.

At least 14 Palestinians have been killed in a series of Israeli air and artillery strikes in the Gaza Strip over the last 24 hours. The Israeli military says the attacks were in response to rocket fire from Gaza into southern Israel. The military wing of the militant Islamist group Hamas said it will no longer honor a 15-month truce.

Singer/songwriter Mason Jennings is a storyteller first and foremost, but he also combines folk, blues and rock with subtle, effortless grace. Alternately backed by a band and accompanied only by his own guitar, Jennings' acoustic pop songs are honest, intimate and inviting.