The Black Keys, “El Camino” Everyone’s favorite Akron boys return with yet another enjoyable listen. This time around Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney partner up with the well-versed Danger Mouse. Present as always is the Keys’ riff-heavy blues-rock, which makes for one hell of a irresistible listen. Boris, “New Album” If you’re unfamiliar with Boris, what’s your problem? These experimental metal rockers from Japan have already released two studio records in 2011, with this one marking their third. A reinterpretation of tracks taken from the two previous releases, “New Album” is a reimagining and a swell one at that. The Cure, “Bestival Live 2011” While the band hasn’t recorded a studio album in nearly four years, these English goth rockers that have influenced a legion have dropped a killer double live record worth your time. Charlotte Gainsbourg, “Stage Whisper” The part-actress, part-musician Charlotte Gainsbourg follows up her 2009 “IRM” with a mostly live double album. Containing a half-dozen tracks left off the last record, “Stage Whisper” is a brilliant live capturing of this talented thespian at work. Well worth your time, if you ask me. Jonsi, “We Bought a Zoo” soundtrack One of two Sigur Rós-themed records on this month’s list, this soundtrack by the acclaimed Icelandic group’s frontman Jonsi is a beautiful mix of scored compositions and new tracks. Owen, “Ghost Town” These indie rockers have been making music for quite some time now and have continued to fly right under the radar. Mike Kinsella’s long-running side project is a true wonder to listen to, and the album is more of the same delicately crafted lo-fi goodness we have all grown to adore. The Roots, “Undun” Ignore the fact that these old-school underground hip-hoppers sold out to Jimmy Fallon for some easy cash money. The reality is that The Roots know how to make a solid record, and “Undun” is arguably one of their best in quite a while. Rolling Stones, “Some Girls (Deluxe Edition)” Though I admit “Some Girls” is far from the Stones’ best work, the record is still a classic. The deluxe edition sees a nice remastering along with a handful of lost tracks from the original recording session. Sigur Rós, “Inni (Live)” Encompassing the band’s second live film, “Inni” is a nice slice of the beauty within a Sigur Rós live performance. A lot of bands could learn a thing or two from these guys, who are truly something special. Smashing Pumpkins, “Gish (Deluxe Edition)” One could very well argue that “Gish” is the Smashing Pumpkins’ best release, and this remastered special edition helps that ring true. Fans of the alternative trendsetters should be pleased with the rarities found on this two-disc set. Photo: Danny Clinch