Man, that Liz Phair stuff is absolute crap. It is heartbreaking -- granted, nothing's been up to "Exile in Guyville" standards, but I kept hoping. Blech.
My purchases over last coupla weeks. The Sounds is so much fun y'all -- Kim Wilde backed by Human League. Yes, it's retro, and has you jiggly dancing at the metro!!:
The Sounds, Living in America
Sarah Shannon (from Velocity Girl, old album)
Fleshtones, Do You Swing
New Pornographers, Electric Version
Hot Hot Heat, ep
Washington Social Club
Brendan Benson, Lapalco and One Mississippi