Ringo Starr continues to build his post-Beatles legacy with Liverpool 8, his 14th solo album. “Liverpool 8 is a celebration of everything Ringo — his musical wit, his cheer, his commitment to the Sixties ideals of peace and love.” For the rest of the review from RS 1044, click here.

Cantankerous genius Stephin Merritt sacrifices his normally finely-scrubbed pop for a little grit on the aptly-titled Distortion. “Distortion has an indelible identity. It rocks, in this case a meaningful, temporary departure. Its unmelded sonic gestalt suits its thematic disquiet.” For the rest of the review from RS 1044, click here.

The rest of tomorrow’s biggest releases after the jump.

Raheem DeVaughn, Love Behind the Melody
Spice Girls, Greatest Hits
The Eels, Meet the Eels and Useless Trinkets
Kottonmouth Kings, Greatest Highs

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