BLUES
"When You Rock and Roll," Marvin Jackson, Collector/White

Blues guitarist Marvin Jackson has appeared on albums by well-known blues artists such as Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble and Albert Collins. This is his first solo album.

COUNTRY
"New Horizons," Jesse McReynolds, Pinecastle

This is Jesse McReynolds' second solo album, the first was released in 1968.

JAZZ
"Dry Humping the American Dream," Gutbucket, Cantaloupe

Laid-back Latin rhythms along with blues and rock samples make Gutbucket a unique jazz group. This is the second album from the New York City quartet, featuring sax, guitar, bass and drums.

ROCK
"Monolithic Baby!" Monster Magnet, SPV

Hard-rock group Monster Magnet hit it big in 1998 with the single "Space Lord." Since then, its older albums have gained more attention. The group is still at it with high energy and fairly dark alternative metal.

"Is There Love in Space?" Joe Satriani, Epic

Guitar god Joe Satriani is at it again, making even more material to wow audiences at tours this summer. He's one of the top guitarists of all time, no matter what list you're reading, and is known for his technically advanced solos.

RAP
"L.A. Blues," Slow Pain, Thump

This CD and DVD combo from West Coast rapper Slow Pain is his seventh solo release. He's known for being a part of the group Three Deep, which released one album in 1995 with Kid Frost and A.L.T.

SOUNDTRACKS
"Kill Bill: Volume 2," Various Artists, Maverick

For those who enjoyed "Kill Bill: Volume 1" there's probably also a good chance that you dug the backing soundtrack that featured Nancy Sinatra, Isaac Hayes and Quincy Jones - just to name a few. "Volume 2" doesn't disappoint either. The Man in Black makes an appropriate appearance with "A Satisfied Mind" and famed composer Ennio Morricone adds two tracks.