A very slim week in terms of notable releases. Nicole Atkins is on Letterman tonight! Watch it! That is all.

• Nicole Atkins “Neptune City” (Columbia) – I loved Miss Atkins’ Bleeding Diamonds EP which I reviewed here. Going ahead and giving this a top recommendation even though I am still left waiting on this one to show up in my mailbox.
• Capital “Homefront” (Revelation) – Emotional hardcore…fans of Dag Nasty or Avail need to get on this.
• Saves The Day “Under The Boards” (Vagrant) – Maturity is a bitch. Under The Boards is fairly dark and certainly takes a few listens. However, it is yet another strong outing for a band I had left for dead a few years ago.
• The Wonder Years “Get Stoked On It” (No Sleep) – Fans of Set Your Goals/Daggermouth should dig these guys.