New music: in stores and online
Bruno Mars (pictured) takes his soulful falsetto into the spotlight with less-than-stellar results, Fistful of Mercy forms an unlikely, yet surprisingly successful, supergroup from guitar slinger Ben Harper, singer/songwriter Joseph Arthur and Dhani "Yes, I'm George's Son" Harrison, and ex-Sleater-Kinney wailer Corin Tucker makes an understated but solid solo debut—Metromix has full reviews of this week's most noteworthy releases (listed below), as well as quick takes on fresh LPs from the likes of Keith Urban, KT Tunstall, Bring Me the Horizon, Guster and more, inside the photo gallery.—Keith N. Dusenberry and Andy Hermann, Metromix
Bruno Mars, 'Doo-Wops and Hooligans'
Fistful of Mercy, 'As I Call You Down'
Corin Tucker Band, '1,000 Years'
Which of this week's releases are on your must-hear list? Tell us in the comments section.
