I recommend checking out the following albums:

The Duke Spirit, Neptune

This one hit stores earlier this month and is already vying for a top spot among my 2008 favorites. The vocals are a cross between Deborah Harry and Grace Slick. The band is on tour with BRMC right now, if that says anything about the music.

Spiritualized, Songs in A&E

Reason number 468,121 why I love the internet. This new one hits stores on June 3rd but is already frying my iPod. Amazing work by Jason Pierce, as always.

Local H, Twelve Angry Months

A concept album based on the aftermath of a broken relationship, Twelve Angry Months is full of the same cynical and bitter angst we’ve come to expect–and love–from Scott Lucas. Drummer Brian St. Clair is at his usual Animal-istic best. You can pre-order now (the album comes out May 13th).