Music Reviews in 3 Words or Less: Vol. 5

The Pains of Being Pure at Heart-S/T (2009)
Swedish jangle geniuses.
****1/2 out of ***** stars
Touchstone: Teenage Fanclub meets The Jesus and Mary Chain

Sonic Youth-The Eternal (2009)
Re-re-re-entering their prime.
****1/2 out of ***** stars
Touchstone: Thurston Moore meets Pavement

Telekinesis!-S/T (2009)
Best new band.
****1/2 out of ***** stars
Touchstone: Ben Kweller meets Elephant 6 bands

Rivers Cuomo-Alone II: The Home Recordings of ... (2008)
Uneven yet partying.
***1/2 out of ***** stars
Touchstone: Lo-fi Weezer meets Dead Milkmen

The Jam-The Gift (1982)
Worst Jam album.
***1/2 out of ***** stars
Touchstone: The Clash meets Austin Powers

Eminem-Relapse (2009)
Impressive psychological jams.
**** out of ***** stars
Touchstone: Dr. Dre meets 50 Cent