• Anberlin, New Surrender (Universal Republic).

• Enigma, Seven Lives Many Faces (EMI). Dreamy electronica with a classical touch.

• Melissa Etheridge, A New Thought for Christmas (Island).

• Ben Folds, Way to Normal (Sony). Third solo effort from witty piano rocker.

• Faith Hill, Joy to the World (Warner Bros.).

• Jennifer Hudson, Jennifer Hudson (Arista). Debut album from American Idol finalist includes her powerful rendition of Jennifer Holliday's And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going.

• Todd Rundgren, Arena (Hi Fi Recordings). Eclectic singer-songwriter (Hello It's Me, Bang the Drum All Day) takes on, yes, arena rock.

• James Taylor, Covers (Hear Music). Features JT's versions of classic songs he's played live but never recorded, such as Hound Dog, On Broadway, Summertime Blues and Not Fade Away.

• T.I., Paper Trail (Grand Hustle/Atlantic). Features the hits Whatever You Like and Swagga Like Us (with Jay-Z, Kanye West and Lil Wayne).

-- MICHAEL HAMERSLY

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