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Joan Osborne creates a poignant album that weaves together strands of American roots music, poetic lyrics, impassioned vocals, and a touch of rock and roll. It also stands as her most intimate album to date.

Songs of Innocence is U2's most personal work to date, charting the band's earliest influences from 70s rock and punk rock to early 80s electronica and ambient music and giving insight into how and why the band came together. The album deals with themes of home and family, relationships and discovery.

New Zealand-based singer Lorde has made history by being the first female solo artist to top Billboard's Alternative Songs chart since 1996. The song that helped accomplish that feat, Royals, is included on her debut album.

Enya's latest album is inspired by lyricist Roman Ryan's work on a series of poetry books themed around islands, specifically the island of Sark's decision to be designated as a dark sky island.

Susan Boyle returns with her highly anticipated third album, which includes the single You Have to Be There. The CD features a diverse mix of music that captures a wide variety of emotions.

Barenaked Ladies follow up their 2013 album Grinning Streak with a release that again delivers a batch of whip-smart pop-rock gems with indelible melodies. Its thirteen tracks also showcase the band's artistic growth.