New music: in stores and online, Sept. 8

New Music: in stores and online

Resurgent rapper Jay-Z (pictured) concludes his "Blueprint" trilogy; a certain school of Phish declare their jam-rock master-class back in session; and indie rock stalwarts Yo La Tengo release their latest, some 25 years into an influential run—Metromix has full reviews of this week's biggest releases (listed below), as well as quick takes on fresh LPs from the likes of Andrew W.K., Howie Day, Saosin, Health, Raekwon and more, inside the photo gallery.—Keith N. Dusenberry, Special to Metromix

Jay-Z, 'The Blueprint 3'

Phish, 'Joy'

Yo La Tengo, 'Popular Songs'

The Cribs, 'Ignore the Ignorant'

Sondre Lerche, 'Heartbeat Radio'

Monotonix, 'Where Were You When It Happened?'

A Fine Frenzy, 'Bomb in a Birdcage'

Lord Newborn and the Magic Skulls, 'Lord Newborn and the Magic Skulls'

BLK JKS, 'After Robots'

Which of this week's releases are on your must-hear list? Tell us in the comments section.