Now that Salt Lake City has survived the awesome onslaught of local music during the CWMAs, we can look outward to see what the rest of the country is doing. And there's an eclectic batch of albums to dig on this week.---

Must Have:
Deerhunter, Monomania

”Monomania”

Another Must Have:
Mikal Cronin, MCII

”Weight”

Most Anticipated:
Chance the Rapper, Acid Rap:

”So Good”

Tastemakers’ Pick:
Savages, Silence Yourself:

”Shut Up”

Honorable Mentions:
Co La, Moody Coup
Fitz & The Tantrums, More Than Just a Dream
She & Him, Volume 3
The Uncluded, Hokey Fight