Top 10 New Pop Albums October 2008

1. Keane - Perfect Symmetry
British pop-rock band Keane follow their top 5 US breakthrough with a new direction influenced by 80's pop.





2. Lucinda Williams - Little Honey
Singer-songwriter Williams' 9th studio album includes guest appearances by Elvis Costello, Susanna Hoffs, and Matthew Sweet.




3. Ray Lamontagne - Gossip in the Grain
2 years ago the reclusive singer-songwriter Ray Lamontagne broke into the top 30. This new set looks to continue his emergence into the mainstream.




4. Nikka Costa - Pebble to a Pearl
Nikka Costa combines funk, soul and blues. Her father was an arranger for a variety of singers including Frank Sinatra.



5. Elvis Presley - Christmas Duets
Classic Elvis Presley Christmas recordings are reworked with contributions from some of today's top female vocalists.



6. Mary Mary - The Sound
The acclaimed gospel duo venture further into pop-rock territory on this release.





7. Brett Dennen - Hope for the Hopeless
Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Dennen has built a strong following touring with John Mayer.





8. Yngwie Malmsteen - Perpetual Flame
This is the first studio album from Malmsteen in 3 years and features his band Rising Force.





9. Billy Currington - Little Bit of Everything
This is the third studio album for country singer Currington.






10. Todd Snider - Peace Queer
Singer-songwriter Snider has been a fixture in Americana circles for a decade.