L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — The long-awaited album is a solid reflection of the band, but breaks little new ground."Everyone's a critic," Eddie Vedder sings to open Pearl Jam's new album, "Lightning Bolt," the group's first since 2009. more info

411 Mania — Pearl Jam's 10th studio album sees the band writing music that feels purpose built for their next multi-national arena tour. more info

Topix — McCreery's age works against him in radio's alcohol-soaked climate. The former American Idol winner, whose debut went platinum, comes more from country's back-home tradition. more info

LargeHeartedBoy — Paul McCartney's NewPearl Jam's Lightning Bolt, and The Avett Brothers: Magpie and the Dandelion are the big new releases this week. The albums that have already impressed me include Barton Carroll's Avery County, I'm Bound to You, Diane Birch's... more info

DrownedInSound — Not classic Pearl Jam by any stretch - let’s not get carried away here - but enough to kindle at least a little optimism for whatever comes next. Read the full story on DrownedinSound.com more info

Starpulse — Rockers Pearl Jam celebrated the fact they'll soundtrack baseball's upcoming World Series on TV by sharing the stage with Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jason Grilli at their tour opener on Saturday ni... more info

Consequence of Sound — Minds its manners a bit too well to be a PJ classic. more info

USA Today Music — Country, grunge masters and folk icons make up this week's other notable releases. more info

411 Mania — To celebrate their album release... more info

411 Mania — Pearl Jam To Provide Soundtrack for World Series more info