Me, I am Mariah... The Elusive Chanteuse – Mariah Carey – (Universal Music) Rs. 395/-

It’s been five years since Mariah Carey's last studio album, and since then the singer has given birth to twins, served a stint on "American Idol," and reaffirmed her acting skills with a couple of movies too.

Sex and Love – Enrique Iglesias – (Universal Music) Rs. 395/-

Iglesias has been away for quite some time, for the pop world anyway, his last record Euphoria was released to wild success back in 2010. Since then we have heard him bringing out singles, but the long awaited album was due anytime. But then we have a look at the playlist what we find is the guest spots; we have 6 guests artists, while just 5 tracks are purely Iglesias.

Eric Clapton and Friends – The Breeze: An Appreciation of JJ Cale (Universal Music) – 395/-

Eric Clapton brings in close friends Mark Knopfler, Willie Nelson, Tom Petty and John Mayer to play tribute to the late guitarist and songwriter JJ Cale who died in 2013 at the age of 74. The tracks here are very symbolic of the Oklahoma native and not many of the 16 tracks really take a new reinvention down the line. The set also has former Cale bandmate Don White, who gives a helping hand to contribute renditions honoring the late musician.

Pyaas – Jal – (Universal Music) Rs. 150/-

With the recent turmoil over Pakistani bands playing in India, it was sad to notice that Mekaal Hasan one of Pakistan’s well respected rock outfits had to cancel their press conference in Mumbai after the MNS led Shiv Sena raised slogans over their forming an Indo – Pak band.

5 Seconds of Summer – (Universal Music) Rs. 395/-

Australian pop - punk rock band 5 SOS as they have come to be known all over the world, bring you a guitar heavy album of 15 tracks one overlapping the other. With the exception of a few catchy numbers with equally catchy choruses, most of the songs here get repetitive and hard on the ears, but if you like your music loud and brash, which is what 5 SOS bring you, take your fill of the newest under 17s on the block, who have made a name for themselves closely after boy band One Direction.

Pure Heroine – Lorde - (Universal Music) - Rs. 395/-

Lorde certainly stole the show at the 56th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles this year. Nominated in four categories (Record of the Year, Best Pop Solo Performance, Song of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album for Pure Heroine), the singer took home gold trophies for Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance for 'Royals'. Today, Lorde is the third-youngest Grammy winner in history.

Max Hits 2014 – Various Artists (Sony Music) Rs. 499/-

With seven months passed in 2014, it's already extremely difficult trying to package together a best-of songs list for the year, as it’s rather too early, as the hits keeping coming with each passing day. Down the year, there have been thousands of great songs released since January and putting them into the Best of or Hits compilation would be a tough job.

Midnight Memories – One Direction – (Sony Music) Rs. 399/-

The third full-length album from the "X Factor" formed quintet (Harry, Louis, Zayn, Niall and Liam) try their best to show just how much they've grown up, incorporating a slightly more 'rockier' element to their sound, while on a few tracks also trying the acoustic set.

The Last Ship – Sting (Universal Music) - Rs. 395/-

The Last Ship by Sting is the first album of entirely new songs that he has released in almost a decade. The music has different levels, some in areas which he has not ventured before. It reflects the deep introspection and soul searching which was spurred on by a confusing childhood, the surreal industrial landscape of the shipyard town he was born and raised in and brewed in a pot of mixed emotions.

Xscape – Michael Jackson (CD + DVD) (Sony Music) Rs. 599/-

It’s been a little over five years since the King of Pop passed away, but his music still lives on. Jackson was a perfectionist about his music, and he recorded many more songs than he ever released.