April New Releases

Wasn't March great? Broken Bells, Two Door Cinema Club and Goldfrapp were all winners. And although they didn't win me over completely, Alphabeat and Ellie Goulding weren't bad either.

April, in contrast, is relatively tame.

MGMT - Congratulations. The most anticipated album of the month is the sophomore release from New York-based MGMT, the uber-hyped duo were 2008's indie band to love, winning over audiences with pop-leaning songs like "Time to Pretend" and "Kids," the latter of which has been a favorite by others to cover (including the Chiddy Bang remake, "Opposite of Adults"). I've read that this album will be less "pop" than Oracular Spectacular. I've also read that, in a Kid A-like move, there won't be any singles released (although in the digital age, that doesn't really mean anything). These could be red flags--signs the band's fame has quickly gone to their heads--or perhaps not. Perhaps this will be brilliant. Stay tuned, and for the time being, check out first taste, "Flash Delerium." (April 12/13)

Hole - Nobody's Daughter. It's been 12 years since Hole released Celebrity Skin, during which time the band was kaput from 2002 until last year, when it re-formed. During that time, it's famous lead singer Courtney Love spent some time in rehab, which, at Linda Perry's encouragement, gave her time to write some new songs. Love sounds like she's in fine form on first single, "Skinny Little Bitch." (April 23)

Scouting for Girls - Everybody Wants to Be on TV. The British band, known for hits like "She's So Lovely" and "Elvis Ain't Dead," returns with their second album. (April 5)

David Byrne and Fatboy Slim - Here Lies Love. David Byrne of Talking Heads fame and Fatboy Slim teamed up with a bevy of female singers (Cyndi Lauper, Tori Amos, Nellie McKay, Sia, Santigold, etc.) on this concept album about....Philippino Imelda Marcos. No joke! (April 5)

B.o.B. - B.o.B. Presents: The Adventures of Bobby Ray. Atlanta rapper releases his debut featuring the better-everyday single "Nothin' on You" featuring Bruno Mars. (April 27)

Bonus: Natalie Imbruglia - Come to Life. Last year's fantastic album gets a UK release April 26.