Decemberists – The Crane Wife (Capitol!)
Not listened yet.

Emily Haines – Knives Don’t Have Your Back (Last Gang)
Not listened yet.

The Hold Steady – Boys and Girls in America (Vagrant)
Not listened yet.

The Yoko Casinos – These Are The New Old Times (Boompa)
Alas, I have heard this album, but I’m going to hold off on commenting right now (I need to look at the press materials again).