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Broadcaster – Divit B Release Date: Sept. 17On Broadcaster, released Tuesday, melodic punk rock band Divit mixes high-energy punk with a more polished rock sound. After making the rounds on the Warped Tour this summer, Divit has released Broadcaster which perfectly captures their melodic punk sound.Twelve tracks and nifty pictures of 1950s technology nostalgia come together in a way that makes the disc a treat even for non-punkers. Check out “In Slow Forward Motion” and “Drivet,” the CD’s harmonious opening track.

So Much Shouting, So Much Laughter – Ani DiFranco Release Date: Sept. 10 B A mere five years have passed since Ani DiFranco’s remarkable double live Living in Clip was released, but that hasn’t prevented her die-hard fans from clamoring for more. On Shouting, DiFranco provides, and proves that sometimes there just can’t be too much of a good thing. This time around, DiFranco brings a fiery jazz-rock band to back her as she plays and soars. Key tracks include “Rock Paper Scissors” and “Not a Pretty Girl.” Also not to be missed is DiFranco’s previously unreleased anti-war spoken word piece on life in post-9/11 America, “Self Evident.” This is definitely an album for her much-adoring fans and helps to explain their devotion to her live shows. Brimming with much charisma, giggles, flaws, and enough dazzling guitar riffs to hold you for another five years, or at least until the next time Ani rolls into town.

Another Beginning – Rock Four Release Date: Feb. 5B Don’t worry, you’re not alone if you missed Rock Four’s Another Beginning this past February when it was first released in the States. This rocking Israeli quadruplet, who met during their mandatory military service, is bound to become the next hot thing in the States any second now.After opening for several Dave Matthews gigs back east this summer and storming clubs around the country (including Boulder’s Fox Theatre), it’s just a matter of time before you’ll see their smiling faces on MTV.Another Beginning, their first English language album, brings a wonderful combination of serious political commentary and sappy love songs to a CD player near you. Their dreamy 1960s-esque sound is retro without being trite, melodic without being hypnotic. Key tracks include “Government,” “President of Me,” and “Flowers.” Buy it soon, so you can say “I liked them before they were famous.”