The Black Angels - Indigo Meadow (2013)

Being the preeminent retro rockers of the last decade, along with Queens of the Stone Age, Wolfmother, and of course every underground act in the stoner/psychedelic rock scene, the Black Angels have returned with a stalwart pack of new songs. "Indigo Meadow" is about 45 minutes of rugged, solicitous rock n' roll. It has the preciseness of primal post-punk in arranging the melodies and rhythms , as well as 70's psychedelia and acid rock's indulgence.

Bob Dylan - Tempest (2012)

Dylan's latest offering, "Tempest" follows rather a different path than 2009's "Together Through Life". The record's free, fearless attitude would remind one of his early albums like "Highway 61 Revisited", "Blonde On Blonde" and even 76's "Desire". Not caring much to be radio-friendly, the album includes 10 tracks that run over one hour and eight minutes; with three seven-minute songs, two over 9 minutes, one the title track running about 14 minutes, and the other 'Tin Angel' running over 9 minutes.