Summer music 101: a rock refresher

This time: rock albums that you may have missed, but shouldn't. The American band's roots rock sound has won over many converts this year following the release of its sophomore album in May. Singer and guitarist Brittany Howard powers this LP, which adds touches of punk and heavy metal to the band's trademark blend of Southern, garage and blues rock. Electric instruments and a session drummer take over for the banjo and upright bass on this LP of arena rock.