New Albums

* Dave Alvin, “Out in California,” HighTone. This brisk in-concert overview of the invaluable L.A. singer-songwriter’s career includes songs associated with X, the Blasters and his solo work.

Also:

Alien Crime Syndicate, “XL From Coast to Coast,” V2

Laurie Anderson, “Live at Town Hall, New York City, September 19-20, 2001”

Marc Anthony, “Mended,” Columbia

Beachwood Sparks, “Make the Cowboy Robots Cry,” EP, Sub Pop

Box Car Racer, “Box Car Racer,” MCA

The Breeders, “Title TK,” Elektra/4AD

Bryan Ferry, “Frantic,” Virgin

Neil Finn, “One All,” Nettwerk

The Flatlanders, “Now Again,” New West

Hometown Hero, “Hometown Hero,” Maverick

Juanes, “Un Dia Normal,” Circo/Universal

Tommy Lee, “Never a Dull Moment,” MCA

Something Corporate, “Leaving Through the Window,” MCA